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Lamb production from diverse genotypes

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This document reports the findings of a study with the objective to assess the variation in performance of lambs from the diverse range of genotypes slaughtered in Australia, including variation amongst progeny of individual sires. In particular, the variation in lamb growth, carcase characteristics, meat yield, aspects of meat quality, lamb skins and worm resistance were investigated.

 

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