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Effects of chromium supplementation on dam performance and progeny growth and development
Chromium has been shown to have several positive effects on animal growth and insulin function. Currently, there is only 1 FDA approved source of Cr to be fed to cattle, chromium-propionate (Cr-prop). We hypothesized that feeding Cr-prop to cows during gestation would increase dam insulin …
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The Influence of Chromium Supplementation on the Insulin Pathway, Carcass Traits, and Meat Quality of Feedlot Steers
<p>Chromium supplementation (Cr) can increase efficiency of growth in livestock by amplifying insulin signaling. Previous research showed Cr increases nutrient utilization and changes in muscle growth and fat deposition. Therefore, the objective of this research was to determine how Cr affects …