Evaluation of models for estimation of genetic parameters for post-weaning body measurements and their association with yearling weight in Nellore sheep.

Satish Kumar IllaGangaraju GollamooriSapna Nath

Published in: Asian-Australasian journal of animal sciences (2020)

Strong association of chest girth at six months with yearling weight. Further, it is indicated that moderate improvement of post-weaning body measurements in Nellore sheep would be possible through selection.

Keyphrases

mechanical ventilation
body mass index
weight loss
physical activity
weight gain
body weight
high intensity
intensive care unit
gene expression
copy number