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Sources of variation and genetic profile of spontaneous, out-of-season ovulatory activity in the Chios sheep.
Genetics, selection, evolution : GSE - 1 Jan 2000
Avdi Melpomeni, Banos Georgios, Kouttos Athanasios, Bodin Loys, Chemineau Philippe
Abstract excerpt
Organising the breeding plan of a seasonally breeding species, such as sheep, presents a challenge to farmers and the industry as a whole, since both economical and biological considerations need to be carefully balanced. Understanding the breeding activity of individual animals becomes a prerequisite for a successful breeding program. This study set out to investigate the sources of variation and the genetic...
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