The Value of Carcass Characteristic EPDs in Bred Heifer Price [PDF]
This study used hedonic modeling to assess the marginal implicit value of bred heifer characteristics and of carcass characteristic expected progeny differences of bred heifer calves. Using data for 692 pens of Show-Me Replacement Heifers Inc.
Dhuyvetter, Kevin C. +3 more
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Polymorphism Stearoyl-coa Desaturase (Scd) Gene and Associaton with Characteristics Meat in Bali Cattle [PDF]
, 2016 Stearoyl-CoA desaturase (SCD) is an enzyme produced by SCD gene which is responsible for a conversion of saturated fatty acids (SFA) to mono-unsaturated fatty acid (MUFA) in adipose tissue.
Agung, P. P. (P) +3 more
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Journal of Forensic Sciences, EarlyView.Abstract Postmortem decomposition changes of bodies in aquatic environments may offer valuable insights into the postmortem submergence interval (PMSI) for medicolegal death investigators. However, the effects of immersion on the onset of such changes are poorly understood.
Vienna C. Lam +4 more
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Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology, 2018 Background Marbling, or intramuscular fat, is an important factor contributing to the palatability of beef. Vitamin A, through its active metabolite, retinoic acid, promotes the formation of new fat cells (adipogenesis).
Corrine L. Harris +8 more
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AN ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF GENETIC INFORMATION: LEPTIN GENOTYPING IN FED CATTLE [PDF]
The use of genetic knowledge is widespread in crop production but is just recently being utilized in livestock production. This study investigates the economic value to feedlots of a polymorphism in the bovine leptin gene.
Bauer, Marc L. +4 more
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Acta Geologica Sinica - English Edition, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The Jinqingding gold deposit in eastern Jiaodong is a significant gold mineralization within the Muping–Rushan metallogenic belt. This study integrates structural analysis and trace element geochemistry of sulphides to elucidate ore‐controlling mechanisms and metallogenic models.
Xiaohu Wang +10 more
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VALUE OF ULTRASOUND-BASED PREDICTIONS OF CARCASS QUALITY GRADE [PDF]
This paper addresses the quality and value of data derived from ultrasound technology. It attempts to determine whether or not ultrasound is a strong enough predictor of beef carcass quality grade to be an economical tool used to improve the current ...
Anderson, John D., Ferguson, Meagan
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Defiant pride: Origins and consequences of ethnic voting
American Journal of Political Science, EarlyView.Abstract Why do voters often remain loyal to ethnic parties despite receiving little in terms of material welfare? I develop a theory focused on the role of dignity concerns in explaining within‐group variation in ethnic party loyalty. Group members who face discrimination from state agencies dominated by outgroups respond with defiant pride, which ...
Mashail Malik
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Hydrous Carbonatitic Liquids Drive CO2 Recycling From Subducted Marls and Limestones
Geophysical Monograph Series, Page 209-221., 2020 This book is Open Access. A digital copy can be downloaded for free from Wiley Online Library.
Explores the behavior of carbon in minerals, melts, and fluids under extreme conditions
Carbon trapped in diamonds and carbonate-bearing rocks in subduction zones are examples of the continuing exchange of substantial carbon ...
Erwin Schettino, Stefano Poli
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PRODUCER VALUATION OF HERD BULL CHARACTERISTICS [PDF]
This study evaluates the importance of certain bull characteristics (disposition, EPD's, conformation, etc.) on a cow-calf producer's herd bull purchase decision. Data were collected from the Auburn University Bull Test Sale from 1997 to 2004. A total of
Fields, Deacue +3 more
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