Genetic parameters for bodyweight, wool, and disease resistance and reproduction traits in Merino sheep. 1. Description of traits, model comparison, variance components and their ratios
- 1 January 2008
- journal article
- Published by CSIRO Publishing in Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture
- Vol. 48 (9) , 1177-1185
- https://doi.org/10.1071/ea08119
Abstract
Animal Production Science (continuing Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture) publishes original research into applied agriculture including animal production, animal-plant interactions, pasture and fodder crops, field crops, extension and horticultureKeywords
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