The success of the geographical distribution of goat populations around the world is a consequence of the adaptive potential of these breeds. Several relevant traits to the success of the species in colonizing different ecosystems (and use by man) evolved before domestication. These features were relevant for the selection of different breeds. Each breed represents .. Read More»
Genet. Mol. Res. 16(2): gmr16029656
DOI: 10.4238/gmr16029656
We evaluated genetic and environmental factors affecting age at first farrowing of sows in the Brazilian southeast. For this purpose, 466 observations regarding the age at first farrowing were made for Dalland-C40© animals belonging to two herds. The effects of the environmental factors on this trait were assessed by means of a model that included, as random ef.. Read More»
Genet. Mol. Res. 10(4): 2011.October.31.9
DOI: 10.4238/2011.October.31.9
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