Difference in Body Weight at Breeding Affects Reproductive Performance in Replacement Beef Heifers and Carries Consequences to Next Generation Heifers

Nutrition imprinting carries consequences across generations. The effect of 55% vs. 65% of mature cow body weight (MBW; 545 kg) at breeding on the reproductive performance of heifers and their offspring was investigated. Angus-cross dam heifers were randomly fed to attain 55% (<i>n</i> =...

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Main Authors: Ramanathan K. Kasimanickam, Vanmathy R. Kasimanickam, Madison L. McCann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/10/2800