Breeding goats for meat production

作者: J.N.B. Shrestha , M.H. Fahmy

DOI: 10.1016/J.SMALLRUMRES.2005.10.018

关键词: PopulationBreedGenetic meritBiologyProduction (economics)CrossbreedLivestockAnimal scienceBeetalHeritabilityVeterinary medicine

摘要: … This review, the second in the series on breeding goats for … important traits necessary for commercial production of meat goats. … goats, while reproduction, age at first kidding, milk yield, …

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