Two-step and random regression analyses of weight gain of station-tested beef bulls

Journal of Animal Science

Volumn 80, Issue 6, 2002, Pages 1497-1507

  Schenkel, F S ^a   Miller, S P ^a   Jamrozik, J ^a   Wilton, J W ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH   (Canada)

Author keywords

Cattle; Random Regressions; Test Station; Weight Gain

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA; BOS TAURUS;

ANIMAL; ARTICLE; BREEDING; CATTLE; ENVIRONMENT; GENETICS; GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT AND AGING; MALE; PHENOTYPE; PHYSIOLOGY; REGRESSION ANALYSIS; TIME; WEIGHT GAIN;

ANIMALS; BREEDING; CATTLE; ENVIRONMENT; MALE; PHENOTYPE; REGRESSION ANALYSIS; TIME FACTORS; WEIGHT GAIN;

EID: 0036593161     PISSN: 00218812     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2527/2002.8061497x     Document Type: Article

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