Harnessing Genetic Potential to Advance Sustainability in Beef Systems

Matthew A. Cleveland; Julie Ojango; R Mrode; M P Coffey; Troy Rowan

doi:10.1093/af/vfag031

June 18, 2026Animal FrontiersOpen Access

Harnessing Genetic Potential to Advance Sustainability in Beef Systems

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The aim is to investigate how genetic potential can be leveraged to improve sustainability in beef production systems.
Selective breeding strategies were implemented to assess their impact on sustainability metrics.
Environmental impact assessments and genetic evaluations were conducted among beef cattle populations.
Increased sustainability was observed, with a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions per kilogram of beef (p<0.05).
Genetic traits linked to improved feed efficiency showed a significant positive correlation with reduced environmental footprints.
The study indicated a promising pathway for integrating genetic advancements into beef production practices.

Implication

Explores genetic approaches to enhance sustainability in beef systems, suggesting future improvements.

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Matthew A Cleveland, Julie Ojango, Raphael Mrode, Mike Coffey, Troy Rowan; Harnessing Genetic Potential to Advance Sustainability in Beef Systems, Animal F

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Cleveland et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a37808224f042ddf4c5a99a https://doi.org/10.1093/af/vfag031

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