Genetic differences based on a beef terminal index are reflected in future phenotypic performance differences in commercial beef cattle
The increased demand for animal-derived protein and energy for human consumption will have to be achieved through a combination of improved animal genetic merit and better management strategies. The objective of the present study was to quantify whether differences in genetic merit among animals mat...
Main Authors: | S.M. Connolly, A.R. Cromie, D.P. Berry |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Elsevier
2016-01-01
|
Series: | Animal |
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731115002827 |
Similar Items
-
Effects of genetic merit for carcass weight, breed type and slaughter weight on performance and carcass traits of beef × dairy steers
by: M.G. Keane, et al.
Published: (2011-01-01) -
Imputation of ungenotyped parental genotypes in dairy and beef cattle from progeny genotypes
by: D.P. Berry, et al.
Published: (2014-01-01) -
Intake, growth and carcass traits in male progeny of sires differing in genetic merit for beef production
by: A.M. Clarke, et al.
Published: (2009-01-01) -
Live animal measurements, carcass composition and plasma hormone and metabolite concentrations in male progeny of sires differing in genetic merit for beef production
by: A.M. Clarke, et al.
Published: (2009-01-01) -
Sire Effects on Carcass of Beef-Cross-Dairy Cattle: A Case Study in New Zealand
by: Natalia Martín, et al.
Published: (2021-02-01)