Publication Date: January 1, 2001
Reference: National Swine Improvement Federation
Swine Genetics - Fact Sheet Number 9
Country: USA
Summary:
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Correct use of selection concepts is essential if genetic improvement is to proceed at a rapid rate. Therefore, seedstock breeders and commercial pork producers need to fully understand the principles of selection which directly influence the amount of genetic improvement made per year. This fact sheet
explains the primary concepts necessary to gain an understanding of genetic improvement. Then it discusses the effect of applying selection concepts on genetic improvement.









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