Recording strategies and selection potential of feed intake measured using the X-ray method in rainbow trout

Recording strategies and selection potential of feed intake measured using the X-ray method in rainbow trout

<p>Abstract</p> <p>This study examines the way long-term feed intake should be recorded accurately for selective breeding purposes, and estimates selection potential in feed intake using the X-ray method to record individual daily feed intake in rainbow trout (<it>Oncorhynchu...

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Main Authors: Mäntysaari Esa A, Martin Sam, Houlihan Dominic, Dobly Alexandre, Tobin Declan, Kause Antti, Ritola Ossi, Ruohonen Kari
Format: Article
Language:deu
Published: BMC 2006-06-01
Series:Genetics Selection Evolution
Subjects:
feed efficiency
X-radiography
heritability
repeatability
salmonids
Online Access:http://www.gsejournal.org/content/38/4/389

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