Protein synthesis and degradation gene SNPs related to feed intake, feed efficiency, growth, and ultrasound carcass traits in Nellore cattle.
Protein synthesis and degradation gene SNPs related to feed intake, feed efficiency, growth, and ultrasound carcass traits in Nellore cattle.
Author(s): GOMES, R. da C.; SILVA, S. L.; CARVALHO, M. E.; REZENDE, F. M.; PINTO, L. F. B.; SANTANA, M. H. A.; STELLA, T. R.; MEIRELLES, F. V.; ROSSI JÚNIOR, P.; LEME, P. R.; FERRAZ, J. B. S.
Summary: We looked for possible associations of SNPs in genes related to protein turnover, with growth, feed efficiency and carcass traits in feedlot Nellore cattle. Purebred Nellore bulls and steers (N = 290; 378 ± 42 kg body weight, 23 months ± 42 days old) were evaluated for daily feed intake, body weight gain (BWG), gross feed efficiency, feed conversion ratio, partial efficiency of growth, residual feed intake (RFI), ultrasound backfat, rump fat, and ribeye area.
Publication year: 2013
Types of publication: Journal article
Unit: Embrapa Beef Cattle
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