Effects of Multi-Trait Selection on Phenotypic and Genetic Changes in Japanese Quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica)
The present study in Japanese quail was aimed to develop multi-trait genetic selection program for a meat type sire line utilizing the mixed-model methodology. In total, 2000 pedigreed quail were formed the basis of the research where a multi-trait animal model was performed. A flock consisting of...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Japan Poultry Science Association
2016-04-01
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| Series: | The Journal of Poultry Science |
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| Online Access: | https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jpsa/53/2/53_0150068/_pdf/-char/en |