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New phenotypes for new breeding goals in pigs.
Animal : an international journal of animal bioscience - 1 Apr 2012
Merks J W M, Mathur P K, Knol E F
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Pig breeders in the past have adopted their breeding goals according to the needs of the producers, processors and consumers and have made remarkable genetic improvements in the traits of interest. However, it is becoming more and more challenging to meet the market needs and expectations of consumers and in general of the citizens. In view of the current and future trends, the breeding goals have to include...
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