Genetic Architecture of Thermotolerance Traits in Beef Cattle: A Novel Integration of SNP and Breed-of-Origin Effects

    April 2025 in “ Frontiers in Genetics ”
    Gabriel A Zayas, Camila Santos Rojas, Eduardo E Rodriguez … Raluca G. Mateescu
    Studysummary This study found that integrating breed-specific BOA and SNP-based models helps reveal the genetic factors involved in thermotolerance traits in beef cattle, enhancing insights into thermoregulation and potentially improving cattle's heat resilience.
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