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Genetics of the interval from weaning to estrus in first-litter sows: distribution of data, direct response of selection, and heritability.
Journal of animal science - 1 Aug 1995
ten Napel J, de Vries A G, Buiting G A, Luiting P, Merks J W, Brascamp E W
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A selection experiment with a selection and a control line maintained for eight generations was set up to study efficacy of selection for a short interval from weaning to estrus after weaning the first litter and to estimate genetic variation in the Dutch Landrace population. Intervals were recorded without truncation (i.e., intervals up to 234 d were observed). A mating scheme with 10 mating groups was used to...
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