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Strategies to improve the efficiency of beef cattle production
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Globally, there are approximately one billion beef cattle, and compared with poultry and swine, beef cattle have the poorest conversion efficiency of feed to meat. However, these metrics fail to consider that beef cattle produce high-quality protein from feeds that are unsuitable for other livestock species. Strategies to improve the efficiency of beef cattle are focusing on operational and breeding management, host genetics, functional efficiency of rumen and respiratory microbiomes, and the structure and composition of feed. These strategies must also consider the health and immunity of the herd as well as the need for beef cattle to thrive in a changing environment. Genotyping can identify hybrid vigor with positive consequences for animal health, productivity, and environmental adaptability. The role of microbiome–host interactions is key in efficient nutrient digestion and host health. Microbial markers and gene expression patterns within the rumen microbiome are being used to identify hosts that are efficient at fibre digestion. Plant breeding and processing are optimizing the feed value of both forages and concentrates. Strategies to improve the efficiency of cattle production are a prerequisite for the sustainable intensification needed to satisfy the future demand for beef.
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Metadata
- Authors
- Terry, S. A., Basarab, J. A., Guan, L. L., & McAllister, T. A.
- Affiliations
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (CA)
- Lacombe Research and Development Centre (CA)
- University of Alberta (CA)
- Venue
- Canadian Journal of Animal Science
- Publisher
- Canadian Science Publishing
- Published
- 2021-03-01
- Volume
- 101
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 1-19
- ISSN
- 0008-3984 (ISSN-L)
- 1918-1825
- OpenAlex
- W3045238561
- Cited by
- 142
- References
- 133
- Citations by year
- 2026: 20 · 2025: 37 · 2024: 33 · 2023: 28 · 2022: 19 · 2021: 4
- FWCI
- 16.25
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- hybrid
- doi.org
- Locations
- Canadian Journal of Animal Science (publishedVersion, cc-by)
- TSpace (University of Toronto) (acceptedVersion)
- Topics
- Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Animal Science and Zoology › Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology
- Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Animal Science and Zoology › Livestock Farming and Management
- Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Genetics › Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
- Keywords
- feed efficiency, rumen microbiome, airway microbiome, host genetics, heterosis, genotyping, fiber digestion, forage breeding, feed processing, microbial biomarkers, gene expression, sustainable intensification, beef demand
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