Genetic associations between maternal traits and aggressive behaviour in Large White sows

Genetic associations between maternal traits and aggressive behaviour in Large White sows

The present study examined the possibilities and consequences of selecting pigs for reduced aggression and desirable maternal behaviour. Data were recorded from 798 purebred Large White gilts, with an age of 217±17.7 (mean±SD) days, which were observed at mixing with unfamiliar conspecifics. The rea...

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Main Authors: A.K. Appel, B. Voß, B. Tönepöhl, U. König von Borstel, M. Gauly
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-01-01
Series:Animal
Subjects:
aggression
behaviour
genetic parameters
maternal ability
pig
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731116000045

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