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Increased litter size in Rambouillet sheep: II. Expected responses from alternative selection criteria.

Journal of animal science - 1 Nov 1992

Waldron D F, Thomas D L

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The variance and covariance components estimated from an experimental flock of Rambouillet sheep were used to predict response in litter size to direct and indirect selection. Indirect traits considered were ovulation rate and scrotal circumference. Ovulation rate was the most useful indirect selection criterion for genetic improvement of litter size. Expected response in litter size to indirect selection on...

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Animals
Body Weight
Breeding
Female
Genetic Variation
Litter Size
Male
Ovulation
Scrotum
Sheep

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PMID: 1459895
DOI: 10.2527/1992.70113345x

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