Quantitative trait loci with effects on feed efficiency traits in Hereford × composite double backcross populations

Animal Genetics

Volumn 40, Issue 6, 2009, Pages 986-988

  Marquez G C ^a   Enns, R M ^a   Grosz, M D ^b   Alexander, L J ^c   MacNeil, M D ^c  

^a Department of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences   (United States)

^b MONSANTO COMPANY   (United States)

^c USDA ARS Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research Laboratory   (United States)

Author keywords

Feed conversion; Quantitative trait loci; Residual feed intake

Indexed keywords

MICROSATELLITE DNA;

ANIMAL; ANIMAL FOOD; ARTICLE; CATTLE; CROSS BREEDING; ENERGY METABOLISM; FEMALE; GENETICS; MALE; QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCUS;

ANIMAL FEED; ANIMALS; CATTLE; CROSSES, GENETIC; ENERGY METABOLISM; FEMALE; MALE; MICROSATELLITE REPEATS; QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI;

EID: 70449432877     PISSN: 02689146     EISSN: 13652052     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2052.2009.01946.x     Document Type: Article

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