Table 1.
Descriptive statistics for feed efficiency traits in Nelore cattle
| Phenotype | N | Mean ± SE |
|---|---|---|
| ADG [Average Daily Gain; kg/d] | 593 | 1.274 ± 0.34 |
| DMI [Dry Matter Intake; kg/d] | 591 | 8.451 ± 1.28 |
| FCR [Feed Conversion Ratio; kg/kg] | 516 | 7.147 ± 3.07 |
| FE [Feed Efficiency, kg/kg] | 516 | 0.155 ± 0.04 |
| RFI [Residual Feed Intake, kg/d] | 591 | 0.001 ± 0.62 |
| ME [Maintenance Efficiency; kg/kg] | 376 | 0.349 ± 0.13 |
| EG [Efficiency of Gain, kg/Mcal] | 376 | 0.207 ± 0.10 |
| PEG [Partial Efficiency of Growth] | 375 | 0.275 ± 0.05 |
| RGR [Relative Growth Rate; %/d] | 593 | 0.165 ± 0.04 |