Muscle has to undergo a number of biochemical changes to become the final product, and,
once become meat, needs to develop the proper organoleptic peculiarities, including …

Genomic selection (GS) is the use of statistical methods to estimate the genetic merit of a
genotyped animal based on prediction equations derived from large ancestral populations …

The aim of our research was to study the effect of single-nucleotide polymorphisms in growth
hormone gene on variability of weight and linear growth in crossbred Red Angus× Kalmyk …

To gain insight into the number of loci of large effect that underlie variation in cattle, a
quantitative trait locus (QTL) scan for 14 economically important traits was performed in two …

The objectives of the study were to evaluate allelic frequencies and to test the association of
polymorphisms in the calpastatin (CAST) and µ-calpain (CAPN1) genes with meat …

Background The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of eight single nucleotide
polymorphisms (SNP), previously associated with meat and milk quality traits in cattle, in a …

The objective of this study was to determine the association of single nucleotide
polymorphisms (SNP) in selected candidate genes with sensory and technological meat …

Genomic selection has an essential role in the livestock economy by increasing selection
productivity. Genomics provides a mechanism to increase the rate of genetic gain using …

Feed intake and feed efficiency of beef cattle are economically relevant traits. The study was
conducted to identify QTL for feed intake and feed efficiency of beef cattle by using genotype …

Data from developing Brangus heifers (3/8 Brahman-Bos indicus× 5/8 Angus-Bos taurus;
n≈ 802 from 67 sires) registered with International Brangus Breeders Association were …