U.S. Department of Agriculture: Agricultural Research Service, Lincoln, Nebraska
Date of this Version
1993
Document Type
Article
Abstract
Breed differences in performance characteristics are an important genetic resource for improving efficiency of beef production. Diverse breeds are required to exploit heterosis and complementarity through crossbreeding and new composite breeds and to match genetic potential with diverse markets, feed resources and climates. This report presents preliminary results from an ongoing study at the Roman L. Hruska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (U.S. Meat Animal Research Center)to characterize breeds of cattle representing diverse biological types for bioeconomic traits that influence quantity and value of production.
Comments
Published in Beef Research Program Progress Report (1993) No. 4 (Part 1): 57-60