Estimates of the complete genetic covariance matrix for traits in multi-trait genetic evaluation of Australian Hereford cattle

Australian Journal of Agricultural Research

Volumn 55, Issue 2, 2004, Pages 195-210

  Meyer, Karin ^a   Johnston, David J ^a   Graser, Hans Ulrich ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND   (Australia)

Author keywords

Beef cattle; Carcass; Fertility; Genetic parameters; Growth

Indexed keywords

CATTLE; GENETIC ANALYSIS; LIVESTOCK; SELECTIVE BREEDING;

ANIMALIA; BOS TAURUS; MAMMALIA;

EID: 1642385975     PISSN: 00049409     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1071/AR03164     Document Type: Article

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