Genotype x environment interaction on post-weaning performance and carcass in beef cattle
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https://doi.org/10.5433/1679-0359.2017v38n1p481Keywords:
Beef cattle, Carcass, Crossbreeding, Environment effect, Genotype, Weaning.Abstract
We analyzed average daily gain from weaning to yearling (ADG), yearling weight (YW), rib eye area, and subcutaneous fat thickness of 91 Angus, Hereford, Caracu, and Nellore cattle, and their crosses. The animals were split into two grazing groups: improved natural grassland (n = 47) and natural grassland (n = 44). The environment was found to influence all traits, and the highest measures of performance were observed in improved natural grassland. The genetic group x environment interaction was verified only for ADG and YW (P < 0.05). We found the best performance trait averages for crossbreeds of Bos taurus and Bos indicus. In addition, we found genetic x environment interaction effects in growing traits and Longissimus muscle area between the evaluated genotype groups. Finally, we found that between the evaluated genotype groups, subcutaneous adipose fat was not influenced by the environment.Downloads
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