Genetic Parameters and Annual Trends for Birth and Weaning Weights of a Northeastern Thai Indigenous Cattle Line |
Intaratham, W.
(Taphra Livestock Research and Breeding Center)
Koonawootrittriron, S. (Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Kasetsart University) Sopannarath, P. (Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Kasetsart University) Graser, H.-U. (Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit, University of New England) Tumwasorn, S. (Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Kasetsart University) |
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