Genetic analysis of early lamb survival in extensively reared lambs
oleh: R. Finocchiaro, S.C. Bishop, V. Riggio
| Format: | Article |
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| Diterbitkan: | Taylor & Francis Group 2010-01-01 |
Deskripsi
In sheep production, lamb survival is an important economic trait (Conington et al., 2004). Therefore, this trait has been studied by many scientists, especially in countries with an extensive husbandry system. In the United Kingdom, the number of lambs dying before weaning has been estimated ranging from 5 to 40% (Eales et al., 1983).