2015/02/24 by D.M. Anderson, Rick E. Estell, Alfredo L. González +2 · 1 citation
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Agricultural and Biological Sciences · Environmental Science · #Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock #Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology #Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
paper · pdf · doi:10.1016/j.rala.2015.01.006
openalex publication_date 2015/02/24 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/08/02
Precipitation variability within and across years remains a major challenge for livestock producers in arid and semiarid ecosystems. Cattle adapted to harsh desert ecosystems may offer exciting genetic opportunities for optimizing beef production from arid ecosystems. A type of Criollo cattle, introduced from the Chinipas region of Chihuahua, Mexico, may provide opportunities to use cattle adapted to arid and semiarid environments that require minimal management yet provide quality beef.