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Estimation of genotype by environmental interaction for litter traits by reaction norm model in Taiwan Landrace sows.
Journal of animal science - 3 Jan 2024
Lin Kai-Hsiang, Flowers Billy, Knauer Mark, Lin En-Chung
Abstract excerpt
The negative effects of heat stress on swine reproduction have been well documented and the recent global warming trend caused by climate change is leading to more days with high temperatures every year. This has caused a reduction in litter trait performance of Landrace sows in Taiwan, a country extending across tropical and subtropical oceanic zones. Therefore, this study developed a modified model to determine...
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