Extent and implications of incorrect offspring-sire relationships in pastoral production system in Kajiado District, Kenya
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2008
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The aim of this study was to evaluate accuracy of farmer's paternity identification which determines success of future breed selection and hence genetic gain. Patemity of269 Ormalzebu and Sahiwallzebu calves was evaluated using genetic markers and the likelihood based method.
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Livestock Research For Rural Development, 20 (5)
Maichomo, M. W., Gitau, G. K., Gathuma, J. M., Ndung'u, J. M., Kosura, O., & Olivier, O. (2008). Extent and implications of incorrect offspring-sire relationships in pastoral production system in Kajiado District, Kenya.
Maichomo, M. W., Gitau, G. K., Gathuma, J. M., Ndung'u, J. M., Kosura, O., & Olivier, O. (2008). Extent and implications of incorrect offspring-sire relationships in pastoral production system in Kajiado District, Kenya.
