Evaluation of inbreeding in laying hens by applying optimum genetic contribution and gene flow theory

Poultry Science

Volumn 89, Issue 4, 2010, Pages 658-667

  Konig, S ^a   Tsehay, F ^a   Sitzenstock, F ^a   Von Borstel, U U ^a   Schmutz, M ^b   Preisinger, R ^b   Simianer, H ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF GÖTTINGEN   (Germany)

^b LOHMANN TIERZUCHT GMBH   (Germany)

Author keywords

Gene flow; Genetic gain; Inbreeding; Laying hen; Optimal genetic contribution

Indexed keywords

ANIMAL; ARTICLE; BIOLOGICAL MODEL; CHICKEN; EGG LAYING; FEMALE; GENE FLOW; GENETIC SELECTION; GENETICS; INBREEDING; MALE;

ANIMALS; CHICKENS; FEMALE; GENE FLOW; INBREEDING; MALE; MODELS, GENETIC; OVIPOSITION; SELECTION, GENETIC;

EID: 77953056167     PISSN: 00325791     EISSN: 15253171     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3382/ps.2009-00543     Document Type: Article

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