Genetic studies on the South African Mutton Merino: Growth traits

South African Journal of Animal Science

Volumn 30, Issue 3-4, 2000, Pages 172-177

  Neser, F W C ^a   Erasmus, G J ^a   Van Wyk, J B ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE   (South Africa)

Author keywords

Genetic parameters; Genetic trends; Maternal ability; SA Mutton Merino Sheep

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA; OVIS ARIES;

EID: 0034562290     PISSN: 03751589     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.4314/sajas.v30i3.3849     Document Type: Article

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