Genetic study of quantitative traits supports the use of Guzera as dual-purpose cattle |
Carrara, Eula Regina
(Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Vicosa)
Peixoto, Maria Gabriela Campolina Diniz (Embrapa Dairy Cattle) Veroneze, Renata (Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Vicosa) Silva, Fabyano Fonseca e (Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Vicosa) Ramos, Pedro Vital Brasil (Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Vicosa) Bruneli, Frank Angelo Tomita (Embrapa Dairy Cattle) Zadra, Lenira El Faro (Brazilian Center for the Genetic Improvement of Guzera) Ventura, Henrique Torres (Brazilian Association of Zebu Breeders) Josahkian, Luiz Antonio (Brazilian Association of Zebu Breeders) Lopes, Paulo Savio (Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Vicosa) |
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