Genetic parameter estimation of semen characteristics and sire selection traits for Bonga sheep under the community-based breeding program

AbstractPursuing the community-based breeding program (CBBP) selection of the breeding sire for Bonga sheep estimated breeding value by six months body weight, testicle size, and physical characteristics were used as selection criteria. A study was conducted to investigate the association of sire se...

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Published in:	Cogent Food & Agriculture
Main Authors:	Ebadu Areb, Zelalem Abate, Nahom Belay, Tegbaru Gebresilase, Adisu Gebremikael
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Taylor & Francis Group 2023-12-01
Subjects:	Bonga sheep Correlation Heritability Semen traits Sire fertility
Online Access:	https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311932.2023.2232173