Estimation of Genetic Parameters for Body Weight in Chinese Simmental Cattle Using Random Regression Model |
Yang, R.Q.
(School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiaotong University)
Ren, H.Y. (Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science) Xu, S.Z. (Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science) Pan, Y.C. (School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiaotong University) |
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