This study was carried out to investigate (co)variance components and genetic parameters for growth traits in beef cattle using a multi-trait model by Bayesian methods. Genetic and residual (co)variances and parameters were estimated for weights at standard ages of 120 (W120), 210 (W210), 365 (W365), and 450 days (W450), and for pre- and post-weaning daily weight ga.. Read More»
Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3): gmr16039606
DOI: 10.4238/gmr16039606
We quantified the potential increase in accuracy of expected breeding value for weights of Nelore cattle, from birth to mature age, using multi-trait and random regression models on Legendre polynomials and B-spline functions. A total of 87,712 weight records from 8144 females were used, recorded every three months from birth to mature age from the Nelore Brazil Pro.. Read More»
Genet. Mol. Res. 10(2): vol10-2gmr1087
DOI: 10.4238/vol10-2gmr1087
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