Genetic Parameters for Growth, Ultrasound and Carcass Traits in New Zealand Beef Cattle and Their Correlations with Maternal Performance

Genetic Parameters for Growth, Ultrasound and Carcass Traits in New Zealand Beef Cattle and Their Correlations with Maternal Performance

Research has shown that enhancing finishing performance in beef cows is feasible; however, any adverse impact of selection strategies for finishing performance on the performance of the maternal herd should be taken into account. The aim of this research was to examine the inheritance of growth, ult...

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Main Authors: Franziska Weik, Rebecca E. Hickson, Stephen T. Morris, Dorian J. Garrick, Jason A. Archer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
beef cattle
heritability
genetic correlations
maternal performance
growth
ultrasound
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/1/25

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