The ram circle as a progeny testing method

Ram circles are used to obtain progeny from sire rams on a number of different farms in order that the effect of farm on progeny may be equalized and, concurrently, the selection of mate be a random one. The objective is the achievement of reliable progeny evaluations of the rams as a result of coop...

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Main Authors: Jouko Syväjärvi, Mikko Varo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Scientific Agricultural Society of Finland 1972-01-01
Series:Agricultural and Food Science
Online Access:https://journal.fi/afs/article/view/71809