Maximizing muscle growth and genetics help beef cattle producers grow quality products in an economical way, and now researchers with the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture are seeking to understand how feed efficiency could further enhance beef production.
Phillip Myer, associate professor of animal science, is leading a team funded by the Tennessee Beef Promotion Board that aims to share the findings with beef cattle producers to help them make the industry more sustainable and economical. With help from the UTIA Genomics Center, Myer is joined by his colleagues in the…