Superovulation

Superovulation

A process either through hormone treatment or embryo placement by which a cow will release more than a natural amount of eggs during ovulation. The eggs are usually collected and redistributed to cows who are ready to mate. This allows cows with superior traits to have more offspring than the 2-3 average for a lifetime.

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superovulation

Meat products; Beef

A process either through hormone treatment or embryo placement by which a cow will release more than a natural amount of eggs during ovulation. The eggs are usually collected and ...

superovulation

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Occurrence or induction of release of more ova than are normally released at the same time in a given species. The term applies to both animals and humans.

gestation

Meat products; Beef

The amount of time from conception to delivery of the calf. For cattle the average is about 283 days but other facters such as sex and if the dam is carrying twins can affect ...

sperm

Meat products; Beef

A male reproductive cell.

feed conversion (feed efficiency)

Meat products; Beef

A measure of the amount of feed consumed by cattle per measure of weight gained. Many cattle typically have a ratio of 8 to 1.

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Meat products; Beef

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Meat products; Beef

Name given to a female calf born with a male bull twin. Roughly 90% of freemartins are unable to bear children because while in the womb the twins will exchange hormones or cells ...

generation interval

Meat products; Beef

The average age of the parents when their child is born. This is used to determine the amount of time between generations. For cattle, the average generational interval is about ...

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