Gene Expression and Carcass Traits Are Different between Different Quality Grade Groups in Red-Faced Hereford Steers

Fat deposition is important to carcass value and some palatability characteristics. Carcasses with higher USDA quality grades produce more value for producers and processors in the US system and are more likely to have greater eating satisfaction. Using genomics to identify genes impacting marbling...

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Main Authors: Bailey Engle, Molly Masters, Jane Ann Boles, Jennifer Thomson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/7/1910