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Population structure and genetic trends for indigenous African beef cattle breeds in South Africa (Short communication)

  • 2016
  • Issue: 2
  • Volume: 46
S. Abin, H.E. Theron & E. van Marle-Köster Page: 152 - 156

The aim of this study was to investigate population structure and genetic trends based on pedigree and performance records of five indigenous African beef cattle breeds (Afrikaner, Boran, Drakensberger, Nguni and Tuli) in South Africa. Pedigree completeness over six generations…

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The genetic structure of the Jersey breed in South Africa

  • 1987
  • Issue: 4
  • Volume: 17
J.S. Allan Page: 153 - 156

An analysis of the pedigrees of a random sample of 100 South African-bred first-calf Jersey heifers registered in 1985 showed that most breeders have concentrated on a closely interrelated group of Marlu animals and their descendants. Of the 17 young…

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