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Provedor de dados: | 31
País: | United States
Título: | An Economic Analysis of Genetic Information: Leptin Genotyping in Fed Cattle
Autores: | DeVuyst,   Eric A.; Bullinger,   Jared R.; Bauer,   Marc L.; Berg,   Paul T.; Larson,   Daniel M.
Data: | 2007-09-17
Ano: | 2007
Palavras-chave: | Beef cattle; Genetics; Leptin genotype; Value of information; Livestock Production/Industries.
Resumo: | A polymorphism in the leptin gene is associated with fat deposition. Since fed cattle are often priced on a grid that considers yield and quality grades, fat deposition is an important factor in profitability. Using data from 590 crossbred steers and heifers, we simulate carcass traits to various days-on-feed and compute the associated profit under three price grids. Results indicate that leptin genotype does affect value by as much as $48 per head but has little impact on days-on-feed. Given current commercial testing fees of $40-$50 per sample, genotyping of feeder cattle appears to break even at best.
Tipo: | Journal Article
Idioma: | Inglês

Identificador:

27969

http://purl.umn.edu/8644

Editor: | AgEcon Search
Relação: | Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics&gt;Volume 32, Number 02, August 2007

Formato:

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