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A diversified exploration of beef cattle genetics: miRNA and beef bull fertility in beef and dairy female populations
… of sire conception rate (SCR) in dairy cow and beef heifer populations, and the genetic correlation between SCR in both populations. The objectives of the miRNA project were to elucidate differentially expressed (DE) miRNA resulting from changes in phenotypic expression of average daily gain …
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Eat MO beef : effects of regional labeling on Missouri consumers' beef preferences
… consumers' willingness-to-pay for various beef attributes and how this varies by age and location of respondents. Through a statewide survey and discrete choice analysis, this study found statistically significant premiums for all three variables under consideration: Missouri grown, local, …
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Superfetation in beef cattle
Although superfetation has been reported in cattle and other species, there is considerable skepticism as to its existence due to the lack of clear evidence in these reports. Other explanations such as embryonic diapause or differential growth of twins have been suggested as more accurate …
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Let Them Eat Beef: Effects of Beef Consumption on Markers of Metabolic Syndrome
… intervention trial with 33 participants (Beef-Intervention n=18; DASH-Control n=15) who displayed markers of metabolic syndrome. Registered Dietitians Nutritionists recruited and educated participants on Beef-Intervention Lean Beef Pattern, (30% of energy from protein with ½ as lean red …
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Genetic abnormalities in beef cattle
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Investigating monthly beef cattle prices
… study was devoted to further investigation of beef cattle prices and factors influencing them. The same basic model was used with 1955 through 1961 data to explain Choice (R<sup>2</sup>=.9822) and Good (R<sup>2</sup>=.9919) steer prices at Chicago. However, before the relationship between price …
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The influence of catecholamines on energy metabolism beef colour and tenderness in three commercial beef breeds
… in urinary catecholamines of three commercial beef breeds types; Brahman, Nguni and Simmental; retained in lairages at an abattoir for either 24 or 3 hours ante mortem was measured. This was done in order to investigate whether longer feed withdrawal periods will lead to increased urinary …
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Beef on dairy economic selection index
… was to create an economic selection index for a beef on dairy crossbreeding system. In an effort to improve overall performance in the system, the index aims to increase profitability. Crossbreeding a beef bull with a dairy female aims to add value to the resulting calf entering the beef supply …
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Predicting Beef Tenderness Using Ultrasound Technology
The objective of this study was to evaluate the subjective prediction of tenderness via ultrasound as compared to actual tenderness of a carcass determined by Warner-Bratzler shear force. The study utilized 51 head of crossbred commercial feedlot steers. The cattle were selected on a criteria …
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Characteristics of pre-rigor processed beef
… the last 25 years, the total production of beef and beef products in the U.S. has markedly increased. Most of this increase has been in the form of ground beef and ground beef products (Sink, 1980). In 1970, 20 percent of the beef consumption was in the ground form, while in 1979 this …
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Pre-slaughter behaviour and beef quailty
Behaviour during lairage of 215 steers (7 mobs) and 44 bulls (3 mobs) was observed and related to meat quality measurements. Each individual animal was allocated an activity / temperature scale (ATS, 1 = active; 5 = calm) based on the observer’s impression after half an hour and a dominance scale …
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Weaning Management Systems for Beef Production
Three studies were conducted to determine the effects of weaning management system on steer growth and carcass traits. In year one of Study 1, cow-calf pairs were randomly assigned to one of three treatments, where the steer calves were: (1) weaned at 168 d of age and placed on a finishing diet …
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American beef and its by-products
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Feeding 2 yr. old beef cattle
… the values of several feeds for wintering beef steers with especial regard for local conditions. 1st. 28 lbs. silage and 1 lb. cottonseed meal will maintain 1000-pound steers during the winter without a loss of more than 25 lbs. per head. 2nd. 38 lbs. silage per steer per day will give …
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Optimal utilization of the beef chuck
… several sensory and physical characteristics of beef infraspinatus and longissimus muscles were determined. Blade tenderization resulted in increased tenderness (P<0.05) of postrigor infraspinatus muscle as measured by sensory panel, and numerically higher, though insignificant (P>0.05), sensory …
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BMP Cost and Nutrient Management Effectiveness on Typical Beef and Beef-Poultry Farms in Shenandoah County, Virginia
… best management practices (BMPs) on a typical beef and beef-poultry farm in Shenandoah County. Whole-farm net revenues, resource allocation, nutrient loss reductions, and the cost efficiency of reducing nutrient losses were analyzed to assess which BMPs are the most cost efficient to implement, …
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