Network analysis uncovers putative genes affecting resistance to tick infestation in Braford cattle skin [PDF]
BMC Genomics, 2019 Background Genetic resistance in cattle is considered a suitable way to control tick burden and its consequent losses for livestock production. Exploring tick-resistant (R) and tick-susceptible (S) hosts, we investigated the genetic mechanisms underlying
Daniela D. Moré +8 more
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Feeding strategies and ageing time alter calpain system proteins activities and meat quality of Braford steers [PDF]
Animal Bioscience, 2022 Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of ageing and feeding strategies on the calpain protease system and meat quality traits in Braford steers.
María Sumampa Coria +3 more
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Prediction of tenderness in bovine longissimus thoracis et lumborum muscles using Raman spectroscopy [PDF]
Animal Bioscience, 2023 Objective This study was conducted to evaluate Raman spectroscopy technique as a non-invasive tool to predict meat quality traits on Braford longissimus thoracis et lumborum muscle.
María Sumampa Coria +5 more
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Triticale silage replaces sorghum silage in finishing of Braford heifers [PDF]
Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, 2021 The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of sorghum silage substitution with different proportions of triticale silage on the performance and carcass of Braford heifers.
A.M. Oliveira +5 more
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Candidate genes related to reproductive traits of Hereford and Braford bulls
Semina: Ciências Agrárias, 2018 This study emphasized the importance of using candidate genes in predicting semen quality in bulls that can be used in cow-calf production. The aim of this study was to evaluate some candidate genes related to reproductive traits in Braford and Hereford ...
Silvio Renato Oliveira Menegassi +8 more
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Applying the Metafounders Approach for Genomic Evaluation in a Multibreed Beef Cattle Population [PDF]
Frontiers in Genetics, 2020 Pedigree information is incomplete by nature and commonly not well-established because many of the genetic ties are not known a priori or can be wrong. The genomic era brought new opportunities to assess relationships between individuals.
Vinícius Silva Junqueira +5 more
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Process of Introduction of Australian Braford Cattle to South America: Configuration of Population Structure and Genetic Diversity Evolution. [PDF]
Animals (Basel), 2022 González ARM +5 more
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International Journal for Equity in Health, 2023 Background Involving communities in research priority setting can increase the relevance and efficiency of research, leading to better health outcomes.
Christopher Cartwright +8 more
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Price determinants of beef bulls sold in livestock auctions [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia, 2023 The main objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of phenotypic, genotypic, and auction characteristics that may influence the selling prices of bulls. Data from 1,540 Braford and 1,179 Brangus bulls sold at auctions in the state of Rio Grande
Jusecléia Ferreira Lopes +13 more
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Quantificação dos estádios do ciclo espermatogênico em touros de raças sintéticas com e sem alteração na qualidade seminal [PDF]
Ciência Rural, 2003 O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar qual a freqüência dos túbulos seminíferos nos diferentes estádios do ciclo espermatogênico em touros de duas raças sintéticas, sendo 12 Braford e 8 Brangus-Ibagé, classificados em aptos (grupo A) e inaptos (grupo B) à ...
Marilise Mesquita Horn +2 more
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