Estimating and predicting feed conversion in broiler chickens by modeling covariance structure

International Journal of Poultry Science

Volumn 6, Issue 7, 2007, Pages 508-514

  Rosario M F ^a   Silva, M A N ^a   Coelho, A A D ^a   Savino, V J M ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SÃO PAULO   (Brazil)

Author keywords

Growth parameter; Mixed model; Poultry science; Repeated measures

Indexed keywords

GALLUS GALLUS;

EID: 34848832348     PISSN: 16828356     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3923/ijps.2007.508.514     Document Type: Article

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