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Genotype by region and season interactions on weaning weight in United States Angus cattle.
Journal of animal science - 1 Oct 2012
Williams J L, Lukaszewicz M, Bertrand J K, Misztal I
Abstract excerpt
The objective of this study was to determine if weaning weight performance is genetically consistent across different environments in the United States. The American Angus Association provided weight and pedigree data. Weaning weights observed in the Southeast (SoE) and Northwest (NW) were the focus of this study, as these regions are perceived as opposite extremes in climate. The 2 most represented calving...
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