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Cattle farm husbandry – breeding, basic genetics

November 30, 2023November 30, 2023 by dalton

Cattle, farming, husbandry, breeding, genetics, principles, normal distribution, genetics & environment, heritability, selection differential, generation interval, genetic gain By Dr Clive Dalton Some important basic geneticsUnderstanding the basic genetics behind what goes on in the cattle yards and paddock has always been difficult for many people to appreciate.The underlying mathematics seem to be the bit … Read more

An Introduction to Practical Animal Breeding: Part III. Population genetics

November 29, 2023 by dalton

Agriculture, Animal breeding, genetics, farm livestock improvement, theory, population genetics, variation, selection, culling, genetic gain, breeding methods, heterosis, selection aids and methods By Dr D.C. Dalton Part 111. POPULATION GENETICS Selection and Breeding The complexity of traits in farm animals Most of the economic traits that breeders have to consider in farm animals are not … Read more