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An evaluation of Jamaica Hope bulls

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 March 2009

P. Mahadevan ,
K. E. Wellington  and
K. L. Roache
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Summary

The contemporary comparison method of evaluating the progeny test of sires has been employed in estimating the breeding values of bulls used in the development of the Jamaica Hope breed. The need to test a larger number of bulls by combining the programme at the national level is stressed.

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Research Article
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The Journal of Agricultural Science , Volume 74 , Issue 3 , June 1970 , pp. 473 - 476
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1970

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