Explore Research at the University of Florida: Raluca Mateescu, a cattle geneticist at the University of Florida, explains her research to breed cattle with better tolerance for heat stress, the primary factor that limits production of animal protein in subtropical and tropical regions. The goal is to breed cattle that can better withstand expected higher temperatures due to global climate change, while also producing exceptional meat quality for consumers . Mateescu believes the work will lead to increased profit in the beef industry, including an increased demand for beef and more satisfied consumers.
