A method of using a genetic algorithm to examine the optimum structure of the Australian sheep breeding industry: Open-nucleus breeding systems, MOET and AI

Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture

Volumn 36, Issue 3, 1996, Pages 249-258

  Horton, B ^a  

^a Department of Primary Industry ^*  (Australia)

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[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

OVIS; OVIS ARIES;

EID: 0000779592     PISSN: 08161089     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1071/EA9960249     Document Type: Article

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