Non-genetic factors affecting hunting ability in Italian Maremma scent hound

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of four non-genetic factors (sex, coat colour, competition judges, type of trial) on the five hunting traits (search, approach, tracking of prey, standstill barking and physical skills) used to estimate the aptitude for wild boar hunt in Italian Maremma Scent...

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Main Authors: Stefania Riganelli, Stefano Antonini, Maurizio Gubbiotti, Attilio De Cosmo, Alessandro Valbonesi, Carlo Renieri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2016-07-01
Series:Italian Journal of Animal Science
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1828051X.2016.1204254