Including microbiome information in a multi-trait genomic evaluation: a case study on longitudinal growth performance in beef cattle

Growth rate is an important component of feed conversion efficiency in cattle and varies across the different stages of the finishing period. The metabolic effect of the rumen microbiome is essential for cattl...

Source: Genetics Selection Evolution - March 15, 2024 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Marina Mart ínez-Álvaro, Jennifer Mattock, Óscar González-Recio, Alejandro Saborío-Montero, Ziqing Weng, Joana Lima, Carol-Anne Duthie, Richard Dewhurst, Matthew A. Cleveland, Mick Watson and Rainer Roehe Tags: Research Article Source Type: research