Genetic evaluation of temperament trait by visual score in Nellore cattle

The national herd is predominantly composed by Nelore breed (Bos indicus), being extremely important for beef cattle, even though, it have limitations as aggressive temperament compared to populations of Bos taurus origin. The temperament (TEMP) can be defined as the perception and reaction of the a...

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Main Authors: Ana Carolina Verdugo, Émerson Guimarães de Moraes, Leonardo Frederico Nishimoto Souza, Lucia Galvão de Albuquerque, Josineudson Augusto II de Vasconcelos Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto de Zootecnia 2012-12-01
Series:Boletim de Indústria Animal
Online Access:http://revistas.bvs-vet.org.br/bia/article/view/7890