Table 1 Descriptive statistics for dry matter intake (DMI), residual feed intake (RFI), and average daily liveweight gain (ADG) in Nellore cattle and feeding trials information
Variable | RFI (kg/day) | DMI (kg/day) | ADG (kg/day) |
|---|---|---|---|
Average | − 0.001 | 8.496 | 1.205 |
Standard deviation | − 0.720 | 2.063 | 0.350 |
Minimum | − 4.931 | 3.171 | − 0.403 |
Maximum | 4.698 | 18.748 | 4.335 |
Feeding trials information | |||
Number of trials with only males | 118 | ||
Number of trials with only females | 40 | ||
Animals in the pedigree | 23,665 | ||
Sires | 802 | ||
Dams | 6833 | ||
Sires with progeny records | 510 | ||
Dams with progeny records | 6349 | ||
Number of contemporary groups | 505 | ||