Improving Animal Welfare through Genetic Selection
In livestock species, breeding goals are aimed primarily at improvement of production traits. However, there are a number of examples where selection for high production efficiency has resulted in reduced welfare through unfavorable outcomes in health and fitness characteristics. These effects raise...
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| Format: | Electronic Book Chapter |
| Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media SA
2016
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| Series: | Frontiers Research Topics
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