Genetic correlations between reproduction and production traits in swine

Journal of Animal Science

Volumn 82, Issue 12, 2004, Pages 3458-3464

  Holm, B ^a,b   Bakken, M ^b   Klemetsdal, G ^b   Vangen, O ^b  

^a Norsvin   (Norway)

^b NORWEGIAN UNIVERSITY OF LIFE SCIENCES   (Norway)

Author keywords

Genetic Parameters; Heritability; Litter Traits; Pigs; Production; Reproduction

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA; SUS SCROFA;

EID: 9744235947     PISSN: 00218812     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2527/2004.82123458x     Document Type: Article

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