2003 journal article

Results from nine generations of selection for increased litter size in swine

Journal of Animal Science, 81(3), 624–629.

By: J. Holl n & O. Robison n

MeSH headings : Adipose Tissue / metabolism; Animals; Body Weight / genetics; Breeding / methods; Female; Likelihood Functions; Litter Size / genetics; Male; Models, Genetic; Regression Analysis; Selection, Genetic; Swine / genetics; Swine / physiology
TL;DR: Litter size can be increased by direct selection using breeding values estimated from an animal model, in conjunction with rearing selected gilts in litters of 10 pigs or less. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

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