Quantitative genetic aspects of carcass composition, assessed by X-ray computer tomography, and meat quality traits in sheep
The overall aim of this thesis is to explore quantitative genetic aspects of carcass and meat quality traits in sheep and consider the utilization of such information in breeding programmes. The focus is to breed for improved lamb meat quality. This thesis investigated the use of <i>in vivo<...
Main Author: | Karamichou, Eleni |
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University of Edinburgh
2007
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Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.653210 |
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