Genetic parameters for feed intake and efficiency in lactating beef cows

Canadian Journal of Animal Science

Volumn 76, Issue 1, 1996, Pages 81-87

  Fan, L Q ^a   Wilton, J W ^a   Colucci, P E ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH   (Canada)

Author keywords

Beef cow; Feed efficiency; Genetic parameters; Lactation

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA;

EID: 0030526424     PISSN: 00083984     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.4141/cjas96-011     Document Type: Article

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