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How will genome projects contribute to better productivity in cattle?
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∙ 11y ago
It will help a producer make more informed decisions on the genetic selection for the kind of beef cattle that are needed for the market and for what most consumers look for in the beef they want to be eating. Bulls can be selected for a cow herd based on their genetics and on a producer's information on the genetics of those bulls.
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How do livestock contribute to global warming?
In many countries increased cattle farming means cutting down forests for grazing land. Forests are an important carbon sink, that is, they remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store it. Cattle also belch methane (CH4), a greenhouse gas more powerful than carbon dioxide.
How is a mouse like grass in a meadow?
Cattle eat it, get it? Cattle sounds like cat will eat it, so the cat will eat the mouse, cattle eat grass Ummmm.... It is one of many?
What are the major gases that contribute to global warming?
Carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4) are the main gases causing global warming. Carbon dioxide is released when we burn fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas), and methane comes from our poor agricultural practices especially cattle rearing.
Why are humans so selfish in saying that cattle contribute much to global warming knowing well that humans have exploited cattle for more selfish reasons?
It's human nature to be selfish. It's human nature to not want to blame ourselves for all our problems when we have other means and things we can blame it on. And it's also human nature to find certain things, be it other people plants, animals or the land to exploit for our own selfish reasons. It's sad, but it's the truth.
What is the plant farmers use for fodder for cattle food?
The three fodder plants are: Berseem, oats, sudan grass. These plants are used as food by cattle. These provide energy required for doing farm work to cattle.
What do cattle contribute to soil productivity?
When they are run in the proper manner without overgrazing, cattle play a key role in maintaining soil productivity and keeping forages in a healthy condition.
How much a cattle Sahiwal cost?
It cost $ 800-$2000 depend upon cattle health and productivity
How did the railroad contribute to the cattle ranching in the west?
It provided the means to transport cattle to eastern markets~NN
What was the great benefit of barbed wire?
Low cost fencing, Improving both crops and cattle productivity, esay to handle and build with, great for keeping cattle contained.
How did vaqueros contribute to the cattle industry in the west?
Vaqueros were horsemen and cattle herders of Spanish Mexico that came to America. They were quite common in Texas and California. They brought their style of cattle ranching to America.
Does Hereford cattle have a better fat score than Angus cattle?
They're about the same.
Why do you think cattle's ability to hear infrasonic frequencies might contribute to a stampede?
Cattle don't like high-pitched sounds. They are quite sensitive to it, and such sounds can cause a herd of cattle to flee away from such a sound.
Why does the cattle's ability to hear infrasonic frequencies contribute to a stampede?
The cattle's ability to hear infrasonic frequencies contributes to a stampede because these sounds are not heard by the cattle drivers and they are not able to react prior to the stampede. The continued sounds cause the cattle to keep running.
Which dog is better Australian cattle or beagles?
Beagles for sure I have owned both type of dogs and by far my Cattle dogs are the better dog
Which is better meat sheep or cattle?
Beef by far is better than mutton or lamb
Why do cattle that have long ears do better in your hot summer climates than cattle breeds that have normal ear length?
It's just how that breed has adapted to the heat, and can handle it better.
Why is selective breeding done in cattle?
Selective breeding is done in cattle because cattlemen and breeders with their cattle herds and/or breeds they care for and manage are always improving the genetics and productivity of their animals. Every breed has its faults, so cattlemen and farmers are always selecting animals to improve the cowherd and culling out those that are not improving the herd.
