Inbreeding effects on some reproductive traits in Markhoz goats
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DOI: 10.1071/an17043
Abstract: The objective of this study was to estimate the inbreeding coefficient and its effects on reproductive traits in Markhoz goats. The pedigree file included 5351 kids produced by 234 bucks and 1470 does. Average inbreeding… read more here.
Keywords: markhoz goats; litter weight; traits markhoz; effects reproductive ... See more keywords
PSVII-28 Program Chair Poster Pick: Effects of SMAD6 and SUGCT genes on Litter traits in pigs
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DOI: 10.1093/jas/skaa278.807
Abstract: One of the main goals in the swine industry is a finding of significant SNPs associated with Litter traits. Therefore, SNPs localized in SMAD6 (g.164674664G >A) and SUGCT (g.53672799A >G) genes are of great interest.… read more here.
Keywords: bhq; litter weight; program chair; chair poster ... See more keywords
A novel measure of ewe efficiency for breeding and benchmarking purposes.
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DOI: 10.1093/jas/sky143
Abstract: Ewe efficiency has traditionally been defined as the ratio of litter weight to ewe weight; given the statistical properties of ratio traits, an alternative strategy is proposed in the present study. The concept of using… read more here.
Keywords: litter; litter weight; ewe efficiency; ewe weight ... See more keywords
Effect of lighting schedule, intensity, and colour on reproductive performance of rabbit does
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DOI: 10.4995/wrs.2021.14623
Abstract: In order to establish a lighting regime suitable for rabbit farms in East China, the effects of lighting schedule, intensity and colour on the reproductive performance of rabbit does were evaluated by three experiments, respectively.… read more here.
Keywords: schedule intensity; litter; rabbit; lighting schedule ... See more keywords