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Title: Genetic aspects of ewe longevity and fertility traits in Lleyn and Dorset sheep
Contributor(s): McLaren, A (author); Kaseja, K (author); Moore, K  (author)orcid ; Mucha, S (author); Boon, S (author); Conington, J (author)
Publication Date: 2017-04
DOI: 10.1017/S2040470017001418
Handle Link: https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/57341
Abstract: 

Application The genetic parameters estimated indicate that ewe longevity is worthy of inclusion in future breeding programmes. The estimates observed with age at first lambing and lambing interval should also be considered due to their antagonistic relationship with longevity.

Publication Type: Conference Publication
Conference Details: British Society of Animal Science Annual Conference, The Future of Animal Science, Chester, United Kingdom, 26th - 27th April, 2017
Source of Publication: Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science: Advances in Animal Biosciences The Future of Animal Science, 8(1), p. 101-101
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISSN: 2040-4700
Fields of Research (FoR) 2020: 300305 Animal reproduction and breeding
Socio-Economic Objective (SEO) 2020: 100412 Sheep for meat
Peer Reviewed: Yes
HERDC Category Description: E1 Refereed Scholarly Conference Publication
Appears in Collections:Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit (AGBU)
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