Texas Adapted Genetic Strategies for Beef Cattle X: Frame Score, Frame Size, and Muscling

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Date of Publication
October 29, 2021
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Overview

Body size is an important genetic factor in beef cattle production. Historically, size was first estimated by measurements such as height or length. When scales were developed, weight became more common as a measure of size. Although body measurements and weight are related, their rates of maturity differ. (3 Pages)

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