Genetic analysis of absolute growth measurements, relative growth rate and restricted selection indices in red Angus cattle.

doi:10.2527/1990.682330x

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Genetic analysis of absolute growth measurements, relative growth rate and restricted selection indices in red Angus cattle.

Journal of animal science - 1 Feb 1990

Winder J A, Brinks J S, Bourdon R M, Golden B L

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Performance records on 41,184 Red Angus cattle were analyzed and estimates of parameters calculated for absolute growth rate, relative growth rate and restricted selection indices. Heritability estimates for birth weight, 205-d weight, 365-d weight and postweaning gain were .46 +/- .02, .39 +/- ....

Topics

Animals
Animals, Suckling
Birth Weight
Cattle
Phenotype
Weaning
Weight Gain

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