Feedlot performance, feed efficiency and carcass traits in Nellore cattle selected for postweaning weight
The objective of this study was to evaluate the correlated responses to selection for growth in feed efficiency and carcass traits of Nellore animals. A total of 121 animals of the Nellore control (NeC) and selection herds were subjected to performance testing and classified regarding residual feed...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Zootecnia
2013-02-01
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Series: | Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-35982013000200007 |