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Genetic parameters for bodyweight, wool, and disease resistance and reproduction traits in Merino sheep. 1. Description of traits, model comparison, variance components and their ratios
A. E. Huisman A C , D. J. Brown A D , A. J. Ball B and H.-U. Graser A
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A Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit, University of New England, Armidale, NSW 2351, Australia.
B Meat and Livestock Australia, PO Box U254, University of New England, Armidale, NSW 2351, Australia.
C Current Address: Hypor, 5830 AA Boxmeer, The Netherlands.
D Corresponding author. Email: dbrown2@une.edu.au
Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture 48(9) 1177-1185 https://doi.org/10.1071/EA08119
Submitted: 10 April 2008 Accepted: 2 May 2008 Published: 7 August 2008
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