Article
Genetic relationship between longevity and objectively or subjectively assessed performance traits in sheep using linear censored models.
Journal of animal science - 1 Nov 2009
Mekkawy W, Roehe R, Lewis R M, Davies M H, Bünger L, Simm G, Haresign W
Abstract excerpt
Genetic parameters of longevity in crossbred Mule ewes, and genetic relationships among longevity, growth, body composition, and subjectively assessed traits on Mule lambs and ewes have been estimated using Bayesian linear censored models. Additionally, the genetic associations between longevity...
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