ESTIMATED GENETIC TRENDS FOR WEANING WEIGHT IN 3 DORPER LINES WITH DIFFERENT SELECTION CRITERIA

Authors
NESER FWC KONSTANTINOV KV ERASMUS GJ
Citation
Fwc. Neser et al., ESTIMATED GENETIC TRENDS FOR WEANING WEIGHT IN 3 DORPER LINES WITH DIFFERENT SELECTION CRITERIA, South African journal of animal science, 25(3), 1995, pp. 65-69
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Agriculture,"Agriculture Dairy & AnumalScience
Journal title
South African journal of animal science → ACNP
ISSN journal
03751589
Volume
25
Issue
3
Year of publication
1995
Pages
65 - 69
Database
ISI
SICI code
0375-1589(1995)25:3<65:EGTFWW>2.0.ZU;2-X
Abstract
A study was undertaken to compare the effectiveness of three different selection strategies in increasing weaning weight of a Dorper flock u nder natural conditions. Data were analysed by mixed model procedures. Direct selection for weaning weight under natural conditions proved t o be effective. Selection on breed standards and selection on weaning weight under natural conditions combined with feedlot performance were not successful in increasing weaning weight. Only direct selection fo r weaning weight under natural conditions is therefore recommended.