The objective of this study was to estimate genetic parameters for female mature weight
(FMW), age at first calving (AFC), weight gain from birth to 120 days (WG_B_120), from 210 …

The aim of this study was to estimate variance and covariance components for gestation
length (GL), birth weight (BW), weaning weight (WW), and accumulated productivity (ACP) …

Nelore cattle breed was farmed worldwide due to its economic importance in the beef
market and adaptation to the tropics. In Brazil, purebred Nelore animals (PO) receive a …

Simple Summary Knowledge of genetic parameters is essential to obtain breeding values in
order to increase the response to selection and incorporate novel traits in designing a …

The aim of this study was to estimate genetic parameters for scrotal circumference at 365
(SC365) and 450 (SC450) days of age, age at first calving (AFC), ribeye area (REA), backfat …

The present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of lipids with different fatty acid
profiles on the intake, performance, and enteric CH4 emission of Nellore steers. A total of 45 …

In beef cattle, growth, reproductive, and carcass traits have been studied for improving
productivity and quality of meat products. The aim of this study was to estimate genetic …

Meta-analysis based on a random-effects model is used to summarise and overcome the
variability between divergent parameter estimates. We proposed a meta-analysis of …

The investigation of carcass traits to produce meat with high efficiency has been in focus on
Japanese Black cattle since 1972. To implement a successful breeding program in carcass …

Subcutaneous fat deposition measured as backfat thickness (BFT) increases protection for
the bovine carcass during cooling, conferring to BFT an important characteristic for the meat …