Variance components for survival of piglets at farrowing using a reduced animal model
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Farrowing survival is usually analysed as a trait of the sow, but this precludes estimation of any direct genetic effects associated with individual piglets. In order to estimate these effects, which are particularly important for sire lines, it is necessary to f...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | deu |
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BMC
2006-06-01
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| Series: | Genetics Selection Evolution |
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| Online Access: | http://www.gsejournal.org/content/38/4/359 |