Development of genomic predictions for Angus cattle in Brazil incorporating genotypes from related American sires
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DOI: 10.1093/jas/skac009
Abstract: Abstract Genomic prediction has become the new standard for genetic improvement programs, and currently, there is a desire to implement this technology for the evaluation of Angus cattle in Brazil. Thus, the main objective of… read more here.
Keywords: cattle brazil; angus; population; genomic predictions ... See more keywords
Genetic Modeling and Genomic Analyses of Yearling Temperament in American Angus Cattle and Its Relationship With Productive Efficiency and Resilience Traits
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DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2022.794625
Abstract: Cattle temperament has been considered by farmers as a key breeding goal due to its relevance for cattlemen’s safety, animal welfare, resilience, and longevity and its association with many economically important traits (e.g., production and… read more here.
Keywords: resilience; yearling temperament; temperament; american angus ... See more keywords
Dynamic distribution of gut microbiota in cattle at different breeds and health states
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DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1113730
Abstract: Weining cattle is a precious species with high tolerance to cold, disease, and stress, and accounts for a large proportion of agricultural economic output in Guizhou, China. However, there are gaps in information about the… read more here.
Keywords: health; intestinal flora; flora weining; dynamic distribution ... See more keywords