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Targeted genetic improvement can reduce the environmental impact of beef from beef x dairy production systems

A novel life cycle assessment demonstrates that targeted genetic improvement can reduce the environmental impact of beef from beef x dairy production systems in the US and the UK.

Rudolph Linde✓ PhD candidate, University of Queensland. MBA, Massey University ·

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We present the first LCA to quantify the environmental benefits of genetic improvement targeted for improved feed efficiency and growth in BxD systems in the US and UK, yielding a 4.2-8.7% reduction in overall environmental footprint across systems in 2024.

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Linde, R. [@linde007]. (2026, October 21). Targeted genetic improvement can reduce the environmental impact of beef from beef x dairy production systems [Text post]. CIT.ED. https://cit.education/p/8f7e4860-140a-40fa-a4c1-d9bdd80f6013

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Linde, R. [@linde007] (2026) ‘Targeted genetic improvement can reduce the environmental impact of beef from beef x dairy production systems’ [CIT.ED] 21 October. Available at: https://cit.education/p/8f7e4860-140a-40fa-a4c1-d9bdd80f6013 (Accessed: 3 November 2026).

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Linde, Rudolph [@linde007]. “Targeted genetic improvement can reduce the environmental impact of beef from beef x dairy production systems.” CIT.ED, 21 Oct. 2026, cit.education/p/8f7e4860-140a-40fa-a4c1-d9bdd80f6013.

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Linde, Rudolph (@linde007). 2026. “Targeted genetic improvement can reduce the environmental impact of beef from beef x dairy production systems.” CIT.ED post, October 21, 2026. https://cit.education/p/8f7e4860-140a-40fa-a4c1-d9bdd80f6013.

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Linde R. Targeted genetic improvement can reduce the environmental impact of beef from beef x dairy production systems [Internet]. CIT.ED; 2026 Oct 21 [cited 2026 Nov 3]. Available from: https://cit.education/p/8f7e4860-140a-40fa-a4c1-d9bdd80f6013

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