Selection index for genetic improvement of beef performance in Huaxi cattle of Xinjiang, China

Abstract Background Huaxi cattle are a local breed in Xinjiang, China. This breed has gained increasing attention from farmers and breeders for its dual-purpose capabilities in both meat and dairy production. Beyond this, these animals are highly adapted to extreme environmental conditions, making t...

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Published in:BMC Genomics
Main Authors: Shah Zeb Ahmad, Ye Feng, Qian Zhang, Xubin Lu, Wenjuan Zhao, Bin Zhang, Fagang Zhong, Mengli Han, Zhi Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2026-02-01
Subjects:
Selection index
Huaxi
Body weight
Breeding
Heritability
Pedigree
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-026-12695-x

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-026-12695-x

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