Divergent selection for total fleece weight in Angora rabbits: Correlated responses in wool characteristics

• Published in: Livestock science Vol. 113; pp. 8 - 13
• Main Authors: Rafat, S.A, Rochambeau, H. de, Thébault, R.G, David, I, Deretz, S, Bonnet, M, Pena-Arnaud, B, Allain, D
• Format: Publication
• Language: English
• Published: 2008
• Subjects: Angora (rabbit breed); breeding lines; compressibility; correlated responses; diameter; fiber quality; fleece; genetic techniques and protocols; hair follicles; physical properties; rabbits; selection criteria; traits; weight; wool

An experiment was carried out to study direct and indirect responses to selection in the Angora rabbit. There were two selection lines, one selected for high fleece weight and the other for low fleece weight. Data from 669 female rabbits born in 1994-2001 and having produced a total of 2923 harvest...