Zinc supplementation and ractopamine hydrochloride impact gene expression of zinc transporters in finishing beef steers

Zinc supplementation and ractopamine hydrochloride impact gene expression of zinc transporters in finishing beef steers

Zinc is a trace mineral of interest for optimizing growth in feedlot cattle due to its roles in many physiological functions, including growth. Twenty-four Angus-cross steers (467 ± 13 kg) were used to assess the effects of supplemental Zn and ractopamine hydrochloride (RAC) on trace mineral concent...

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Main Authors: Emma L. Rients, Remy N. Wyatt, Erin L. Deters, Olivia N. Genther-Schroeder, Stephanie L. Hansen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Animal Science
Subjects:
beef cattle
gene expression
muscle
ractopamine hydrochloride
zinc
zinc transport
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fanim.2023.1191230/full

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