Evaluation of cytoplasmic genetic effects in beef cattle using an animal model.

doi:10.2527/1990.6871899x

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Evaluation of cytoplasmic genetic effects in beef cattle using an animal model.

Journal of animal science - 1 Jul 1990

Tess M W, Robison O W

Abstract excerpt

Mixed model techniques were used to evaluate the importance of cytoplasmic genetic effects on beef cattle performance. Birth weight (BWT), preweaning average daily gain (ADG), weaning weight (WT205), postweaning gain (PG), ultrasonic backfat thickness (FAT) and predicted milk yield (MILK) data we...

Topics

Animals
Body Weight
Breeding
Cattle
Female
Genetic Variation
Lactation
Male
Models, Statistical
Probability
Weaning

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