Recent Advances in Feed and Nutrition of Beef Cattle in China - A Review

Overview

Journal Anim Biosci

Specialty Veterinary Medicine

Date 2022 Sep 15

PMID 36108687

Authors

Qian Gao

Hu Liu

Zuo Wang

Xinyi Lan

Jishan An

Weijun Shen

Fachun Wan

Affiliations

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Abstract

The beef cattle industry in China has advanced remarkably since its reform and opening up; consequently, China has become the world's third-largest beef cattle producer. China is also one of the countries with the most substantial research input and output in the field of beef cattle feed and nutrition. The progress and innovation by China in the research field of beef cattle feed and nutrition have undoubtedly promoted the development of the domestic beef cattle industry. This review summarizes recent advances in feed resource development, nutrient requirements, and nutritional regulation of beef cattle in China. Limitations in current research and perspectives on future work are also discussed.

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