UF Scientists Work to Develop Heat-Resistant 'Cow of the Future'
Friday, June 23, 2017 - 10:02
in Biology & Nature
More than half the cattle in the world live in hot and humid environments, including about 40 percent of beef cows in the United States, Mateescu said. By using genomic tools, researchers aim to produce an animal with superior ability to adapt to hot living conditions and produce top-quality beef.