Prediction of the benefits of selection for resistance to footrot in sheep
The aim of this thesis is to quantify the benefits of selection for resistance to an important sheep disease in Britain. Specific aspects addressed are <i>i</i>) the choice of the specific disease based on economic costs and potential savings from selection, <i>ii)</i> geneti...
Main Author: | Nieuwhof, Gert Jan |
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University of Edinburgh
2008
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Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.660002 |
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