Mixed factor analysis of the influences of beef cattle production characteristics on carcass traits
Authors:
- Lidiane Fonseca de OliveiraLOLidiane Fonseca de Oliveira
- Rodrigo Garófallo GarciaRodrigo Garófallo Garcia
- Maria Fernanda de Castro BurbarelliMBMaria Fernanda de Castro Burbarelli
- Leonardo de Oliveira SenoLeonardo de Oliveira Seno
- Claudia Marie KomiyamaCKClaudia Marie Komiyama
- Fabiana Ribeiro CaldaraFCFabiana Ribeiro Caldara
- Alexander Alexandre de AlmeidaAAAlexander Alexandre de Almeida
- Elivelton de Salles da SilveiraESElivelton de Salles da Silveira
Open Access
- 30 July 2026
- journal article
- Published by Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia in Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia
- Vol. 55
Abstract
This study aimed to investigate whether the beef cattle production system enhances the commercial value of beef carcasses. We assessed which characteristics of the production system most significantly influence the carcass grade and consequently the value generated, using a database from a commercial property analyzed through mixed factor analysis. The dataset included information on 3,612 cattle slaughtered commercially from a property in Mato Grosso do Sul in 2019. Qualitative explanatory variables considered were breed, sex, type of finishing, slaughterhouse, [...] ABSTRACT This study aimed to investigate whether the beef cattle production system enhances the commercial value of beef carcasses. We assessed which characteristics of the production system most significantly influence the carcass grade and consequently the value generated, using a database from a commercial property analyzed through mixed factor analysis. The dataset included information on 3,612 cattle slaughtered commercially from a property in Mato Grosso do Sul in 2019. Qualitative explanatory variables considered were breed, sex, type of finishing, slaughterhouse,Keywords
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