Genetic Divergences among Buffalo Sires for Beef Production Considering Their Offspring Growth Traits in Brazil.

Authors :: Filho, P. B. Ferraz
Ramos, A. A.
Souza, J. C.
Malhado, C. H. M.
Freitas, J. A.
Source :: Revista Veterinaria; 2010, Vol. 21 Issue 1, p382-386, 5p, 3 Charts, 1 Graph
Publication Year :: 2010
Abstract: The genetic divergence of 30 buffalo sires were evaluated based on their expected offspring differences regarding the development characteristics using the multivaried analysis. Six similar genetic groups were obtained. It was also identified the genotype that presented dissimilarity for matings that aimed at either the hybrid vigor or the heterosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects :: BIOLOGICAL divergence
WATER buffalo
ANIMAL genetics
GENOTYPE-environment interaction
ANIMAL offspring sex ratio
SPECIES hybridization
HETEROSIS
BUFFALO meat

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