Correlations of visual scores, carcass traits, feed efficiency and retail product yield in Nellore cattle

The growing use of visual scores (VS) and ultrasound (US) for carcass evaluation in breeding programs, calls for a knowledge of the relationships between these traits and other relevant characteristics, such as feed efficiency and production of commercial cuts. The objective of this study was to eva...

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Main Authors: Paulo Henrique Cancian, Rodrigo da Costa Gomes, Fernando Ricardo Manicardi, Andrea Cristina Ianni, Marina de Nadai Bonin, Paulo Roberto Leme, Saulo da Luz e Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2014-02-01
Series:Scientia Agricola
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-90162014000100002&lng=en&tlng=en