doi:10.1071/ARv57n6_PR

Genetic improvement of lamb—industry issues and the need for integrated research

D. W. Pethick ^A ^D, R. D. Warner ^B, R. G. Banks ^C

^A Division of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, Murdoch University, Murdoch, WA 6150, Australia.
^B Department of Primary Industries, 600 Sneydes Road, Werribee, Vic. 3030, Australia.
^C Meat and Livestock Australia, Locked Bag 991, North Sydney, NSW 2059, Australia.
^D Corresponding author. Email: d.pethick@murdoch.edu.au





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Australian Journal of Agricultural Research 57(6) 591–592 http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/ARv57n6_PR
Published online: 20 June 2006

Abstract

This paper provides an introduction to the special edition of the Australian Journal of Agricultural Research dedicated to an integrated research program to understand the effects of genetic selection for live animal traits (growth, muscle, and fatness) that determine carcass and meat attributes. Combined with this are the effects of nutritional status of the dam and growing lamb. The reasons for, and general approach of, the research is outlined.

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