Reciprocal recurrent selection for 21-day litter weight of crossbred gilts. I. Selection applied and genetic change in reproduction of crossbred gilts

Six cycles of reciprocal recurrent selection (RRS) between Line 8 (Duroc) and Line 9 (Beltsville No. 1) were completed at the Fort Reno Livestock Research Center, El Reno, Oklahoma. A randomly mated control line was maintained. Each cycle of selection required three seasons. Selection of purebred pi...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of animal science 1983-12, Vol.57 (6), p.1418-1430
Hauptverfasser:	Young, L.D, Omtvedt, I.T, Whatley, J.A. Jr, Johnson, R.K
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animals Animals, Newborn Body Weight Crosses, Genetic Female Male Reproduction Selection, Genetic Swine - genetics Swine - physiology
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