Phenotypic and genetic parameters and responses in temperament of silver fox cubs in a selection experiment for confident behaviour
A selection experiment for more confident silver foxes was arranged to find out possibilities to obtain selection response in confidence. Variation in aggressiveness and ease of capture was also studied. Fixed factors affecting the traits were studied using WSYS program. Covariances for breeding val...
Main Authors: | H. KENTTÄMIES, M. NIKKILÄ, M. MIETTINEN |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Scientific Agricultural Society of Finland
2008-12-01
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Series: | Agricultural and Food Science |
Online Access: | https://journal.fi/afs/article/view/5848 |
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