Vitamin A administration at birth promotes calf growth and intramuscular fat development in Angus beef cattle.

Corrine L HarrisBo WangJeneane M DeavilaJan R BusboomMartin MaquivarSteven M ParishBrent McCannMark L NelsonMin Du

Published in: Journal of animal science and biotechnology (2018)

Administration of vitamin A at birth increased weaning weight and enhanced marbling fat development. Thus, vitamin A administration provides a practical method for increasing marbling and early growth of beef cattle.

Keyphrases

adipose tissue
gestational age
body mass index
physical activity
acute respiratory distress syndrome