Residual feed intake in Saanen dairy goats: Variability and repeatability from growth to lactation

ABSTRACT: This experiment investigated the variability and repeatability of residual feed intake (RFI) in growing and lactating dairy goats, aiming to assess its potential as a selection tool for feed efficiency. During the growth phase, 5-mo-old Saanen doelings (n = 60) were grouped based on geneti...

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Main Authors: J.L. Kirkham, F. Zamuner, A.W.N. Cameron, B.J. Leury, A. Carroll, K. DiGiacomo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-08-01
Series:Journal of Dairy Science
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022030225004084
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