A definition of unknown parent groups based on bull usage patterns across herds
In genetic evaluations, the definition of unknown parent groups (UPG) is usually based on time periods, selection path and flows of foreign founders. The definition of UPG may be more complex for populations presenting genetic heterogeneity due to both, large national expansion and coexistence of ar...
Main Authors: | A. Bouquet, G. Renand, F. Phocas |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Elsevier
2011-01-01
|
Series: | Animal |
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731110002144 |
Similar Items
-
Should genetic groups be fitted in BLUP evaluation? Practical answer for the French AI beef sire evaluation
by: LaloŅ Denis, et al.
Published: (2004-05-01) -
Variance and covariance component estimation of reproductive traits in a multibreed beef cattle herd applying linear and threshold models
by: Van der Westhuizen, Robert Rolfe
Published: (2012) -
Genetic and phenotypic trends for weights of major beef and dual-purpose cattle breeds in Slovak Republic
by: Ján Tomka, et al.
Published: (2020-10-01) -
<b>Influence of genotype-environment interaction on the classification of Nellore bulls in Southern Brazil
by: Tiago Bresolin, et al.
Published: (2015-05-01) -
Comparison of Canadian and international Angus cattle populations using gene variants and microsatellites
by: Carruthers, Chelsey Rae
Published: (2009)