Genetic parameters of body weight and prolificacy in pigeons

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Genetic parameters of body weight at weaning and of prolificacy were estimated in three commercial lines of pigeons selected by BLUP (Best Linear Unbiased Prediction) on both traits. The model of analysis took into account the direct genetic effects for both trai...

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Main Authors: Beaumont Catherine, Lescure Léa, Mignon-Grasteau Sandrine
Format: Article
Language:deu
Published: BMC 2000-07-01
Series:Genetics Selection Evolution
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Online Access:http://www.gsejournal.org/content/32/4/429