Comparative evaluation of beef cattle breeds of African, European and Indian origins. 1. Live weights and heterosis at birth, weaning and 18 months

Animal Science

Volumn 67, Issue 1, 1998, Pages 27-38

  Frisch, J E ^a   O'Neill, C J ^a  

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Author keywords

Birth weight; Breed differences; Heterosis; Tropical cattle; Weaning weight

Indexed keywords

EID: 0032140454     PISSN: 13577298     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1017/S1357729800009760     Document Type: Article

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