feeder–breeder dimorphism Archives

Maximum herd efficiency in meat production. III. Feeder–breeder dimorphism

1992
Issue: 1
Volume: 22

C.Z. Roux Page: 11 - 15

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Feeder- breeder dimorphism is advantageous when large offspring for slaughter is obtained from small breeding animals. The effect of feeder- breeder dimorphism on herd efficiency is evaluated for terminal crossbreeding and growth modification by biotechnological or dietary means. Selection criteria…

1994
Issue: 2
Volume: 24

H.E. Theron, M.M. Scholtz and C.Z. Roux Page: 67 - 70

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A system of feederâ€“breeder dimorphism (large, fast growing offspring in feedlots obtained from small, low maintenÂ¬ance cows on natural pastures) would be profitable in South Africa. The possibility of a genetic basis for feederâ€“breeder dimorphism was estimated by calculating genetic…