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Genetic analysis of emotional reactivity in sheep: effects of the genotypes of the lambs and of their dams.
Genetics, selection, evolution : GSE - 1 Jan 2000
Boissy Alain, Bouix Jacques, Orgeur Pierre, Poindron Pascal, Bibé Bernard, Le Neindre Pierre
Abstract excerpt
A total of 1347 weaned lambs from eight genotypes were tested over five consecutive years: Romanov (ROM) and Lacaune (LAC) pure breeds, the two F1 crossbreeds (RL and LR) and the offspring of ewes from these four genotypes sired with Berrichon-du-Cher rams (BCF). The lambs were individually exposed to three challenging tests involving novelty, human contact and social isolation. Ten synthetic variables were used...
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