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Author Browne, R. James, 1937-

Title Down production on Cashmere goats : genetic implications / by R.J. Browne and R.G. Pearce
Published Barton, A.C.T. : RIRDC, 2004

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Description ix, 92 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm + 1 computer laser optical disc (4 3/4 in.)
4 3/4 in
Series RIRDC publication, 1440-6845 ; no. 04/027
RIRDC publication ; no. 04/027
Summary This project aimed to seek an understanding of genetic factors, or a combination of such, associated with high phenotypic down production in cashmere goats. Currently the low annual down production per head is a major constraint in productivity and financial return from this industry. An understanding of the basis of inherited down production would provide a catalyst for the economic development of the Cashmere gene pool in Australia. While the down production average in Australia is similar to that of other countries, some very high production animals do exist in the Australian herd.Using a group of Cashmere animals selected for high down production, housed and fed a controlled ration, this project sets out to identify the range of fleece production patterns in the group and catalogue the genetic components influencing down growth
Notes "March 2004"
"A report for the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation"
"RIRDC project no KKN-1A"
Bibliography Bibliography: pages 72-76
Notes Also available online via the World Wide Web. Address: http://www.rirdc.gov.au/reports/RNF/04-027.pdf
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2004 Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation
Subject Cashmere -- Australia.
Kashmir goat -- Australia -- Genetics.
Kashmir goat -- Breeding -- Australia.
Author Pearce, R. G. (Robert G.)
Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation.
Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation. Rare Natural Animal Fibres Research Program
ISBN 064258737X
Other Titles Investigation into the basis of down production in Cashmere Goats and its improvement by genetic means