Animal Trait Correlation Database

 Pig Reference # 2262404

Authors:Kovac, M; Groeneveld, E;
Affiliation:Dept. of Anim. Sci., University of Illinois, Urbana 61801.
Title:Multivariate genetic evaluation in swine combining data from different testing schemes.
Journal:Journal of animal science, 1990, 68 (11): 3507-22 DOI: 10.2527/1990.68113507x
Abstract:

A computational strategy is presented that allows rapid implementation of genetic evaluations using multivariate mixed models. Data generated in different testing programs such as field tests of boars and gilts, litter recording schemes and station tests of sibs may be combined to provide an estimate of the aggregate genotype. Residual and additive genetic covariance structures are given for the multivariate evaluation of individual measurements and group averages because they often are collected for sib groups at test stations using a modified animal model. Pseudo code is given for the implementation of a "generic" testing structure illustrated by a numerical example based on six traits from field tests of boars and four traits from station tests of sibs. BLUPs for all six traits are calculated for boars, parents and sib groups. Aggregate genotypes that correspond to the selection indices commonly used are calculated for selection candidates.

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