Quantitative and molecular genetic influences on properties of beef: A review

Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture

Volumn 41, Issue 7, 2001, Pages 893-919

  Burrow, H M ^a   Moore, S S ^a   Johnston, D J ^a   Barendse, W ^a   Bindon, B M ^a  

^a CSIRO   (Australia)

Author keywords

Carcass and beef quality; Crossbreeding; Genetic markers; Within breed selection

Indexed keywords

FOOD QUALITY;

ANIMALIA; BOS INDICUS; BOS TAURUS;

EID: 0034766211     PISSN: 08161089     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1071/EA00015     Document Type: Review

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