Genetic and environmental effects on carcass characteristics of Southdown x Romney lambs: II. Genetic and phenotypic variation.

doi:10.2527/1991.6951864x

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Genetic and environmental effects on carcass characteristics of Southdown x Romney lambs: II. Genetic and phenotypic variation.

Journal of animal science - 1 May 1991

Bennett G L, Johnson D L, Kirton A H, Carter A H

Abstract excerpt

Approximately 4,400 crossbred lambs from Southdown sires and Romney ewes were slaughtered at approximately 18, 23, and 28 wk of age over a 16-yr period. Live weights, carcass measurements, and chemical percentages were analyzed to estimate genetic and phenotypic parameters. Heritabilities of post...

Topics

Adipose Tissue
Animals
Body Composition
Body Water
Body Weight
Breeding
Crosses, Genetic
Female
Genetic Variation
Male
Meat
Muscles
Phenotype
Sheep

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