Sequence-based genome-wide association study reveals genetic and metabolic mechanisms underlying feed efficiency-related traits in beef cattle.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Efficiency is characterized by maximum productivity with lower inputs and minimal waste, resulting in greater output with the same or even fewer resources. In livestock, more efficient animals in converting food into protein may improve the economic efficiency of production systems, as feed costs represent a significant expense in beef production. Thus, the present study aimed to use imputed whole-genome sequencing (WGS) data to perform a genome-wide association study (GWAS) in order to identify genomic regions and potential candidate genes involved in the biological processes and metabolic pathways associated with feed efficiency-related traits (RFI: residual feed intake, DMI: dry matter intake, FE: feed efficiency, FC: feed conversion, and RWG: residual weight gain) in

SUBMITTER: Arikawa LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12837112 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature