Browsing by Author "Mateescu, Raluca G."
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Effect of breed, tissue type, and time of weaning on fatty acid composition and gene expression in Angus and Charolais finishing steers
Sexten, Andrea Karen (2010-07)The effect of breed and tissue type on fatty acid composition and gene expression was evaluated using 33 steer calves. Calves were completely randomized to a 2 x 2 x 2 factorial treatment arrangement: sire breeds (Angus ... -
Genetic parameter estimation and gene network derivation for fatty acid traits in Angus beef cattle
Buchanan, Justin William (2015-05)The fatty acid profile of beef is a complex trait that affects eating quality, healthfulness attributes for the consumer, and carcass characteristics. Longissimus muscle samples were obtained from 1,833 Angus cattle to ... -
Identification and characterization of uterine transcriptional and translational factors contributing to endocrine disruption of the pregnant and pseudopregnant model phenotype in pigs
Ashworth, Morgan Dean (2009-05)Scope and Method of Study: Embryonic mortality has been demonstrated to occur through endocrine disruption of the uterine environment in the pig. Exogenous estrogen administration to pregnant gilts on days 9 and 10 of ...