Afolayan, R.A., Malau-Aduli, A.E.O., Abubakar, B.Y., Osinowo, O.A., Olayemi, M.E., Lakpini, C.A.M., and Oni, O.O. (1999) Genetic analysis of the growth performance of crossbred sheep. In: Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production (26) pp. 300-301. From: Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production, 21-25 March 1999, Ilorin, Nigeria.

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Abstract

The mating of closely related animals has long been known to lead to inbreeding depression as a result of loss of fitness. On the other hand, crossbreeding animals leads to increased hybrid vigour since the offspring generally perform better than the average of the parental breeds. Thus crossbreeding is an important breeding tool for the improvement of traits like growth, musculature and survival.

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Item Type:	Conference Item (Presentation)
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Date Deposited:	05 Dec 2018 00:08
FoR Codes:	07 AGRICULTURAL AND VETERINARY SCIENCES > 0702 Animal Production > 070201 Animal Breeding @ 100%
SEO Codes:	83 ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND ANIMAL PRIMARY PRODUCTS > 8303 Livestock Raising > 830310 Sheep - Meat @ 100%
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