Effects of genetic merit for carcass weight, breed type and slaughter weight on performance and carcass traits of beef × dairy steers

Effects of genetic merit for carcass weight, breed type and slaughter weight on performance and carcass traits of beef × dairy steers

Crossbreeding of Holstein–Friesian dairy cows with both early maturing (e.g. Aberdeen Angus (AA)) and late maturing (e.g. Belgian Blue (BB)) beef breeds is commonly practised. In Ireland, genetic merit for growth rate of beef sires is expressed as expected progeny difference for carcass weight (EPDC...

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Main Authors: M.G. Keane, P.G. Dunne, D.A. Kenny, D.P. Berry
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2011-01-01
Series:Animal
Subjects:
beef breeds
carcass
cattle
genetic merit
growth
muscle
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731110001758

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