| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5790820 | Livestock Science | 2012 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
This confirmed the dissymmetric contribution of sire and dam: 2-3% for the sire and 13-18% for the dam. When direct and maternal effects were confounded they accounted for 16-24%, confirming the possibility of selection for this character.
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Authors
Bertrand Langlois, Christine Blouin,