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Title: Feedlot research at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center

Author
item Freetly, Harvey
item Hales Paxton, Kristin

Submitted to: Proceeding of Plains Nutrition Council Symposium
Publication Type: Literature Review
Publication Acceptance Date: 4/1/2013
Publication Date: 4/18/2013
Citation: Freetly, H.C., Hales Paxton, K.E. 2013. Feedlot research at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center. In: Proceeding of the 2013 Plains Nutrition Council Spring Conference, April 18-19, 2013, San Antonio, Texas. p. 102-107.

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: The U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (U.S. MARC) conducts research in several areas to support the feedlot industry and the U.S. consumer. Several studies have been conducted to determine the nutrient value of emerging coproduct feeds and their usage in cattle of diverse genetics. The amount of methane a ruminant animal produces varies, and current research is defining underlying mechanism associated with variation in enteric methane production. Ongoing research is being conducted to predict and mitigate heat stress. Studies are being conducted to study the role of preharvest food safety on ensuring safe meat products. New genomic-based tools are being developed to aid in the selection for feed efficiency, and the development of tools to predict performance in the feedlot.