Advances in molecular genetic techniques applied to selection for litter size in goats (Capra hircus): a review
Litter size, or prolificacy, in goats is defined as the number of kids born per doe kidding. Improving litter size through selection not only directly enhances producer profitability as more progeny can be marketed but can also increase genetic gains in other traits due to greater selection intensit...
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Format: | Artykuł |
Język: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2020-01-01
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Seria: | Journal of Applied Animal Research |
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Dostęp online: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09712119.2020.1717497 |