Genetic and nongenetic factors influencing mohair production traits within the national selection scheme of Angora goats in France

Livestock Production Science

Volumn 82, Issue 2-3, 2003, Pages 129-137

  Allain, D ^a   Roguet, J M ^b  

^a CEMAGREF   (France)

^b Agropole   (France)

Author keywords

Angora goat; Environmental effects; Fleece; Genetic parameters; Selection scheme

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA; CAPRA HIRCUS;

EID: 0041875187     PISSN: 03016226     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0301-6226(03)00035-6     Document Type: Article

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