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