Tick resistance genetic parameters and its correlations with production traits in Hereford and Braford cattle
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DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2017.05.019
Abstract: Inclusion of cattle genetic resistance to ticks in selection programs represents an auxiliary method in strategic control of this parasite. This study was conducted to estimate genetic parameters for cattle tick resistance measured by tick… read more here.
Keywords: genetic parameters; tick resistance; resistance; hereford braford ... See more keywords
Genetic parameters and trends for traits of the Hereford and Braford breeds in Brazil
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DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2017.12.008
Abstract: Abstract The objective of this study was to estimate genetic parameters and genetic trends of Hereford and Braford breeds for growth traits and visual scores. Data consisting of records for 205-day weight (W205), 550-day weight… read more here.
Keywords: w550; genetic parameters; braford breeds; mus fra ... See more keywords