Abstract

Garrick et al. (1992) defined the six major components of performance recording schemes designed for genetic improvement on a national scale as committed buyers, motivated breeders, database, genetic technology, animal breeding research, and extension. The major factor determining the effectiveness of a national scheme is the way that each of these components is matched to industry needs and... Continued

S-AN, Newman

Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production, Volume 69, Christchurch, 148, 2009