Data collected on body weight from birth to 5 years of age in the Grootfontein Merino stud from 1968 to 2012 were analysed with univariate, multivariate and repeatability animal models. The estimated breeding values (EBVs) ...
Nemutandani, Khetho Ratshilumela(University of Pretoria, 2017)
Body weight is considered an important trait for the selection of replacement animals in both wool
and mutton sheep. Knowledge of the genetic variance of each trait and covariances among traits is
essential for effective ...
