We've been monitoring feed efficiency in order to maximize nutrition for 50 years. (agriking.com)
The most widely used measure of feed efficiency is the weight - based feed conversion ratio, calculated as the ratio of feed intake (by weight) to weight gain. (sciencedaily.com)
Breed associations have long been interested in finding the genetic basis for feed efficiency, with the aim of breeding more efficient animals. (sciencedaily.com)