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https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/3977| Title: | Contributors to biological variation in net feed intake in beef cattle | Contributor(s): | Richardson, E C (author); Herd, R M (author); Thompson, John Mitchell (author) | Publication Date: | 2003 | Handle Link: | https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/3977 | Abstract: | Net feed intake (NFI) is a measure of feed efficiency and is calculated as actual feed intake less expected feed intake for maintenance and growth. Recent research has shown that selection for low NFI measured in young cattle post—weaning can reduce feed eaten for liveweight gained with minimal effect on other important production traits (Richardson 2003). Identifying the biological basis for variation in this trait may lead to a more efficient method of selection for NFI (e.g. other traits correlated with NFI). This information is important to enable balanced breeding decisions and to ensure that selection for improved feed efficiency will not have unforeseen detrimental effects. | Publication Type: | Conference Publication | Conference Details: | RAAN 2003: Recent Advances in Animal Nutrition in Australia, Armidale, Australia, 13th - 16th July, 2003 | Source of Publication: | Recent Advances in Animal Nutrition in Australia, v.14, p. 6A-6A | Publisher: | University of New England | Place of Publication: | Armidale, Australia | ISSN: | 0819-4823 | Fields of Research (FoR) 2008: | 070202 Animal Growth and Development | Socio-Economic Objective (SEO) 2008: | 830301 Beef Cattle | Peer Reviewed: | Yes | HERDC Category Description: | E1 Refereed Scholarly Conference Publication | Publisher/associated links: | http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/33151111?selectedversion=NBD41064497 |
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