Impact of embryo transfer phenotypic records on large-scale beef cattle genetic evaluations

Impact of embryo transfer phenotypic records on large-scale beef cattle genetic evaluations

ABSTRACT We aimed to evaluate the impact of using embryo transfer (ET) information on weaning weight estimated breeding values (EBV) and its accuracy. Data from Hereford and Braford cattle, raised under extensive conditions in Southern Brazil, were used. A model that included ET information in addit...

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Main Authors: Vinícius Silva Junqueira, Paulo Sávio Lopes, Marcos Deon Vilela de Resende, Fabyano Fonseca e Silva, Daniela Andressa Lino Lourenço, Marcos Jun Iti Yokoo, Fernando Flores Cardoso
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Zootecnia 2018-06-01
Series:Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia
Subjects:
accuracy
assisted reproduction
foster dam
genetic groups
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