Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8982719 | Livestock Production Science | 2005 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
There is minimal genetic variation in this flock for lamb survival and maternal traits. Low genetic variation suggests that selection will be ineffective, and that farmers must consider environment and management techniques for improving lamb survival.
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Authors
J.M. Everett-Hincks, N. Lopez-Villalobos, H.T. Blair, K.J. Stafford,