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The review evaluates critically the progress achieved in animal breeding practice and research over the past 2 decades for the basic species of domestic animals and poultry; identifies major factors...
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The incorporation of such measures into large-scale, organized breeding programs would allow direct selection for meat quality traits. See also: Chemical and Physical ... The contribution of genetic improvement for lamb meat production.
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