Genetic parameter estimates for pre-weaning weight traits in Dorper sheep

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dc.creatorNeser, F.W.C.
dc.creatorErasmus, G.J.
dc.creatorWyk, J.B. van
dc.date2001-06
dc.date2015-06-05T12:17:58Z
dc.date2015-06-05T12:17:58Z
dc.date.accessioned2026-06-27T18:58:05Z
dc.descriptionGenetic parameters were estimated for birth-, 42-day, and 100-day (weaning) weight in the Dorper flock of the Glen Agricultural Institute in South Africa. Direct habitability estimates of 0.11, 0.28 and 0.20 and maternal habitability estimates of 0.10, 0.10 and 0.10 were obtained for body weight at birth, 42 and 100 days, respectively. The corresponding genetic correlation estimates among the traits were of moderate to high magnitude and positive. It is concluded that the traits can be improved by selection with no serious antagonisms among traits studied.
dc.identifierhttps://hdl.handle.net/10568/66842
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/166839
dc.languageen
dc.publisherElsevier
dc.rightsLimited Access
dc.sourceNeser, F.W.C., Erasmus, G.J. and Van wyk, J.B. 2001. Genetic parameter estimates for pre-weaning weight traits in Dorper sheep. Small Ruminant Research 40: 197-202.
dc.subjectsheep
dc.subjectgenetics
dc.subjectgenetic parameters
dc.subjectgrowth
dc.subjectweaning weight
dc.titleGenetic parameter estimates for pre-weaning weight traits in Dorper sheep
dc.typeJournal Article

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