Bullinger, Jared R.; DeVuyst, Eric A.; Bauer, Marc L.; … - Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics, North … - 2006
production. This study investigates the economic value to feedlots of a polymorphism in the bovine leptin gene. Previous studies … both yield and quality grades, fat deposition is an important factor in the value and profitability of fed cattle. Using … little impact on optimal days-on-feed but may play a role in valuing feeder cattle. The differences in value of cattle varied …