The marbling score assessed with Meat Standards Australia is heritable in Charolais cattle

Marbling or visible intramuscular fat is a crucial indicator of beef eating quality. This study investigated the heritability of marbling score (MS), as defined by the Meat Standards Australia (MSA) grading scheme, in Charolais cattle, laying the groundwork for future breeding programs for improving...

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Main Authors: Matteo Santinello, John Speke Katende, Angela Costa, Nicola Rampado, Jean-François Hocquette, Massimo De Marchi, Mauro Penasa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2025-12-01
Series:Italian Journal of Animal Science
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1828051X.2025.2505210
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