Feed conversion efficiency does not negatively affect young sheep and ewe performance

Feed conversion efficiency does not negatively affect young sheep and ewe performance

IntroductionImproving the feed efficiency (FE) in ruminants offers significant potential for optimizing the use of natural feed resource while simultaneously enhancing food and wool production. However, selecting for FE and high productivity may negatively impact the robustness traits, such as repro...

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Main Authors: Ignacio De Barbieri, Elly A. Navajas, Zully Ramos, Gracialda Ferreira, José Velazco, Gabriel Ciappesoni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Animal Science
Subjects:
residual feed intake
fleece weight
fiber diameter
methane emissions
body condition score
body weight
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fanim.2024.1480928/full

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