Application of random regression models to the genetic evaluation of cow weight in Bonsmara cattle of South Africa

South African Journal of Animal Science

Volumn 34, Issue 3, 2004, Pages 166-173

  Nephawe, K A ^a  

^a ARC Animal Improvement Institute   (South Africa)

Author keywords

Beef cattle; Covariance functions; Genetic parameters; Mature weight

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA; BOS TAURUS; MAMMALIA;

EID: 10944260164     PISSN: 03751589     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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