Index selection as a key in the selection process for pigs
Farrowing records of the Duroc, Hampshire and Pietrain breed were analysed by means of a three-trait repeatability animal model. The examined traits were number of piglets born alive (NBA), number of weaned piglets (NWE) and litter weight at weaning (LWWE). Heritability estimates were 0.10, 0.08 and...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra
2020-12-01
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| Series: | Acta Fytotechnica et Zootechnica |
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| Online Access: | http://acta.fapz.uniag.sk/journal/index.php/on_line/article/download/672/pdf |