Browsing by Subject "RFI"
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(2019-07-26)Residual feed intake (RFI) is an ideal trait for use in selection programs to improve feed efficiency in beef cattle, as it quantifies between-animal variation in DMI that is independent of body size and productivity, to ...
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(2018-05-08)Feed expenses are the largest driver of input cost in the beef industry, thus, increasing the genetic merit of beef cattle efficiency is an effective strategy to improve the environmental and economic sustainability of ...
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(2010-09-03)Physiological traits that are biologically associated with feed efficiency may be useful indicator traits residual feed intake (RFI). The objective of this study was to examine the relationships between RFI, temperament, ...
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(2012-02-14)Feed efficiency and metabolism affect profitability of the various components of the beef industry by modulating distribution and use of nutrients within cattle. Separate studies were conducted to determine the 1) repeatability ...
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(2017-07-31)Temperament of cattle is defined as the animal behavioral response to humans. Objectives of this study were to evaluate the effects of temperament and breed type (Angus, Braford, Brangus, and Simbrah) on productivity, feed ...
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(2014-04-16)Objectives of this study were to evaluate the associations of feed intake, feeding behavior, temperament, and carcass composition with performance and feed efficiency traits in growing heifers. Santa Gertrudis heifers (n ...
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(2009-05-15)The objective of this study was to determine if feeding behavior traits are correlated with performance and feed efficiency traits in growing heifers. Individual dry matter intake (DMI) was measured in Brangus heifers (n ...