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The adaption of the South Africa sheep industry to new trends in animal breeding and genetics: A review

  • 2014
  • Issue: 4
  • Volume: 44
S.W.P. Cloete, J.J. Olivier, L. Sandenbergh & M.A. Snyman Page: 307 - 321

The history of sheep breeding research in South Africa can be divided roughly into four eras, namely the research and development phase, the commencement of recording and evaluation, the expansion of recording schemes, and, most recently, the adaptation of schemes…

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Genetic progress in the poultry industry

  • 1986
  • Issue: 3
  • Volume: 16
R.M. Gous Page: 127 - 133

In this article progress attributable to genetic selection in the poultry industry is discussed in three sections: genetic progress in broilers and broiler breeders, in laying hens, and in disease resistance. Selection methods are evaluated and future objectives are suggested.…

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