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Meta-analysis of genetic parameters for growth traits in meat, wool and dual-purpose sheep breeds in the world using a random-effects model.
Veterinary medicine and science - 1 Jan 2023
Abasi-Mousa Sara, Varkoohi Sheida, Joezy Sahereh, Salary Nader, Khansefid Majid
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BACKGROUND: There is large variation in genetic parameters in literature for growth traits in sheep. Reliable estimation of genetic parameters is required for developing breeding programmes. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to aggregate results of different studies by meta-analysis to improve reliability of estimated parameters. METHODS: In the current study, 221 papers that have been published between 1995...
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