Genetic analysis of metabolic traits in an intercross between 8-week body-weight selected chicken lines

Metabolic traits are of paramount importance in agricultural production, as this group includes most traits of economic interest in livestock improvement. Examples include growth rate, feed efficiency and fat deposition. An improved understanding of the genetic basis of these traits can both improve...

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Main Author: Ek, Weronica
Format: L3
Language:Inglés
Published: SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and Genetics (until 231231) 2007
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