Higher dominance position does not result in higher reproductive success in female beef cattle.
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DOI: 10.2527/jas.2017.1415
Abstract: The aim of this study was to investigate whether beef cows that achieve higher dominance status than their age-mates have prolonged reproductive life, increased number of offspring born and weaned, and/or heavier BW of the… read more here.
Keywords: dominance status; success; female beef; higher dominance ... See more keywords