Abstract
Genetics is the science of heredity. It seeks to explain differences and similarities exhibited by related individuals. The application of genetics to livestock improvement is known as animal breeding. The objective of this fact sheet is to provide a refresher course on basic genetics and to show how knowledge of genetics can be used to improve sheep production.
Publication Date
12-2014
Publication Number
ASC-220
Repository Citation
Aaron, Debra K., "Basic Sheep Genetics" (2014). Agriculture and Natural Resources Publications. 152.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/anr_reports/152
