Comparison between different selection criteria in the genetic evaluation of Valle del Belice sheep

Lactation length in dairy sheep affects milk yield like other genetic and environmental factors. The length of the production period is affected by management decisions such as culling, mating and particularly ranking of animals with different parity and lambing in different months or seasons. Moreo...

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Main Authors: F. Firpo, R. Finocchiaro, J.B.C.H.M. van Kaam, B. Portolano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2011-03-01
Series:Italian Journal of Animal Science
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Online Access:http://www.aspajournal.it/index.php/ijas/article/view/1954