Exploration of the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis to Improve Animal Welfare by Means of Genetic Selection: Lessons from the South African Merino
It is a difficult task to improve animal production by means of genetic selection, if the environment does not allow full expression of the animal’s genetic potential. This concept may well be the future for animal welfare, because it highlights the need to incorporate traits related to production a...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2013-05-01
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| Series: | Animals |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/3/2/442 |