Genetic parameters and breed differences for feed efficiency, growth, and body composition traits of young beef bulls

Canadian Journal of Animal Science

Volumn 84, Issue 2, 2004, Pages 177-185

  Schenkel, F S ^a   Miller, S P ^a   Wilton, J W ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH   (Canada)

Author keywords

Central test; Genetic correlation; Heritability; Residual feed intake

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA;

EID: 4344668732     PISSN: 00083984     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.4141/A03-085     Document Type: Article

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