Sex influence on genetic expressions of early growth in Afshari lambs

Very little is known about the genetic aspects of sexual dimorphism of body weight in domestic sheep, and therefore this study was conducted to quantify the genetic basis of sexual dimorphism for early-growth-related traits in Afshari lambs. Traits evaluated included birth weight (BW), weaning weigh...

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Main Authors: F. Ghafouri-Kesbi, D. R. Notter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2016-01-01
Series:Archives Animal Breeding
Online Access:http://www.arch-anim-breed.net/59/9/2016/aab-59-9-2016.pdf