Associations of Blood Analysis with Feed Efficiency and Developmental Stage in Grass-Fed Beef Heifers
Proxies for feed efficiency, such as blood-based indicators, applicable across heifers varying in genetic makeup and developmental state are needed. Assessments of blood analytes and performance were made in heifer calves and pregnant heifers. Residual feed intake, a measure of feed efficiency, was...
Main Authors: | Nara R. B. Cônsolo, Jasper C. Munro, Stéphanie L. Bourgon, Niel A. Karrow, Alan H. Fredeen, Janel E. Martell, Yuri R. Montanholi |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-08-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/8/8/133 |
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