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Impact of simplified methods of growth recording on genetic parameter estimates of Tunisian local goat population under a low input production system

A. Atouia Institute of Arid Regions, Faculty of Sciences (F.S.G.) Gabés, University of Gabés, Médenine, TunisiaCorrespondence[email protected]
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M. J. Carabañob Depto. de Mejora Genética Animal, INIA, Madrid, Spain
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M. Abdennebia Institute of Arid Regions, Faculty of Sciences (F.S.G.) Gabés, University of Gabés, Médenine, Tunisia
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S. Najaria Institute of Arid Regions, Faculty of Sciences (F.S.G.) Gabés, University of Gabés, Médenine, Tunisia
Pages 222-229 | Received 28 Mar 2019, Accepted 16 Jan 2020, Published online: 08 Feb 2020

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