Genetic trends of body weight and some scanning traits of Karayaka lambs
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Tarih
2018
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Agricultural Research Communication Centre
Erişim Hakkı
info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
Özet
This investigation was conducted to estimate the breeding values and genetic trends for body weight (BW), scanning fat depth (SFD) and scanning muscle depth (SMD) of Karayaka lambs (n= 1059) at 140 +/- 3.36 day of age. Experiments were conducted in a nucleus flock of Karayaka sheep under a selective breeding program to increase productivity at research farm of Gaziosmanpasa University between the years 2006 - 2011. Breeding values were estimated with ASREML software. While genetic trend for BW and SMD showed a smooth ascending trend, SFD exhibited a descending trend throughout the experimental period. The genetic trend for BW, SFD and SMD of Karayaka lambs were observed as 0.433 kg / year, 0.00686 mm / year and 0.00786 mm / year, respectively. The results showed that applying of a selection program on BW, SMD and SFD characteristics would increase BW and SMD values and decrease SFD value in Karayaka lambs.
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Breeding value, Genetic trend, Karayaka, Lamb
Kaynak
Indian Journal of Animal Research
WoS Q Değeri
Q4
Scopus Q Değeri
Q2
Cilt
52
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8
