Genetic variation in meat production related traits in reindeer (Rangifer t. tarandus)

• Published in: Rangifer
• Main Authors: Muuttoranta, Kirsi, Holand, Øystein, Røed, Knut H., Tapio, Miika, Nieminen, Mauri, Mäki-Tanila, Asko
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Septentrio Academic Publishing 2014
• Subjects: growth; lifetime production; individual fitness; heritability; maternal effect; genetic correlation; Rangifer tarandus tarandus; Inari; Rangifer; Rangifer tarandus; reindeer husbandry
• Online Access: https://septentrio.uit.no/index.php/rangifer/article/view/2753; https://doi.org/10.7557/2.34.1.2753

In reindeer husbandry, animal breeding could offer tools for improving productivity by selection. The traits affecting meat production efficiency are primarily related to calf growth and survival, and to dam’s longevity and lifetime ability to raise heavy calves. Information on genetic (co)variation...