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Phenotypic and Genetic Relationships Underlying the Thermotolerance-production Complex in Beef Cattle

by Jessica CzipulisAvatar photo
November 25, 2022

By Raluca Mateescu, Professor INTRODUCTION In tropical and subtropical regions where more than half of the world cattle are maintained, climatic stress is a major limiting factor of production efficiency. This stress is expected to increase ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Tags: Animal Breeding, Animal Genetics, Animal Science, Beef Cattle, Bos Indicus, Climate, Genetics, Heat Tolerance, Selection

Hair Coat Characteristics and Thermotolerance in Florida Beef Cattle

by Jessica CzipulisAvatar photo
October 28, 2022

By Dr. Raluca Mateescu, Professor Importance of heat stress Heat stress is a major cause of economic loss for beef cattle producers in tropical and subtropical environments, including Florida. Bos indicus genetics are commonly introduced ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Tags: Animal Breeding, Animal Genetics, Animal Science, Ans, Genetics, Heat Stress, Heat Tolerance, Livestock

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