Abstract:
This course completion project aims to examine the benefits arising from the
implementation of Fixed Time Artificial Insemination (IATF) in the cross between the
Nelore and Angus cattle breeds, with the aim of increasing carcass quality for
slaughter purposes. Topics relevant to the intrinsic characteristics of the breeds, the
advantages provided by IATF, the effects on meat quality and the economic
consequences arising from this methodology will be explored. Improving the quality of
beef is essential to satisfy the demands of the consumer market and to ensure
competitiveness in the sector. The judicious application of the IATF can represent a
distinctive milestone in the production of Nelore-Angus offspring, beneficially
influencing carcass properties and the effectiveness of the production system.Understanding the specific impact of this practice on the cross in question is crucial to
maximizing the production of high-quality meat. Furthermore, the crossing between
the Nelore and Angus breeds appears as a promising strategy for improving livestock
production.
