Genetic analysis of residual feed intake adjusted for fat and carcass and performance traits in a Nellore herd

ABSTRACT: The study of the genetic evaluation of residual feed intake adjusted for fat (RFIFat) is important for the appropriate use of feed efficiency in selection programs. The objective was to analyze the influence of selection for RFIF at on carcass and performance traits by estimating various g...

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Main Authors: Giovanna Faria de Moraes, Luiza Rodrigues Alves Abreu, Isabel Cristina Ferreira, Idalmo Garcia Pereira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
Series:Ciência Rural
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-84782017000200651&lng=en&tlng=en