Expected progeny difference as a tool for selection for weaning weight in Brahman cattle
Journal Title: Revista MVZ Cordoba - Year 2011, Vol 16, Issue 1
Abstract
To determine the Expected Progeny Differences (EPD’s) for the weaning weight of the Brahman cattle as a criterion for selection of future sires.
Authors and Affiliations
Donicer Montes V, Esp *| Universidad de Sucre, Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias, Departamento de Zootecnia, Sincelejo, Colombia.Correspondencia: donicermontes@hotmail.com., Oscar Vergara G, Ph. D| Universidad de Córdoba, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia. Departamento de Ciencias Pecuarias. Montería, Colombia., Wilson Barragán, Zoot| Ejercicio Particular.
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