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Breeding for bigger cattle may come with hidden fertility trade-offs
- March 10, 2026 at 9:40 PM
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A University of Queensland analysis of genetic data from northern Australian cattle has identified key regions of the genome that influence traits like fertility, growth and body condition, sometimes all at the same time. Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation researcher Dr. Mehrnush Forutan said the study helps explain why some cattle grow faster, reach puberty earlier and maintain better body condition than others.
Originally published at Phys.org