Including microbiome information in a multi-trait genomic evaluation: a case study on longitudinal growth performance in beef cattle
Abstract Background Growth rate is an important component of feed conversion efficiency in cattle and varies across the different stages of the finishing period. The metabolic effect of the rumen microbiome is essential for cattle growth, and investigating the genomic and microbial factors that unde...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | deu |
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BMC
2024-03-01
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| Series: | Genetics Selection Evolution |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12711-024-00887-6 |