Revised models and genetic parameter estimates for production and reproduction traits in the Elsenburg Dormer sheep stud

South African Journal of Animal Science

Volumn 33, Issue 4, 2003, Pages 213-222

  Van Wyk, J B ^a   Fair, M D ^a   Cloete, S W P ^a,b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE   (South Africa)

^b Elsenburg Agricultural Development Institute   (South Africa)

Author keywords

Dormer sheep; Early growth; Genetic parameters; Survival and reproduction traits; Temporary and permanent environmental effects

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA; INVERTEBRATA; LAMB; MAMMALIA; OVIS ARIES;

EID: 1642547035     PISSN: 03751589     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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