Essays about: "international genetic evaluation"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 11 essays containing the words international genetic evaluation.

1. 6. Low heritability-high variance controversy for dairy cattle disease traits

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and Genetics

   Author : Maja Winther Iversen; [2014]
   Keywords : coefficient of variation; genetic variance; health traits; heritability; progeny groups;

   Abstract : Traits with low heritability estimates such as health and fertility are often assumed to have low genetic variance. However, the heritability is a ratio of additive genetic variance over all variance, and thus, the genetic variation of these traits may only be proportionally small. READ MORE

3. 7. New registrations in Swedish beef cattle breeding - with focus on temperament and cow weight

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and Genetics

   Author : Linn Broström; [2013]
   Keywords : beef breed ; breeding; temperament; docility; mature cow weight;

   Abstract : In today’s genetic evaluation of Swedish beef cattle, mainly traits that are directly related to productivity are measured. However, other traits, such as temperament and mature cow weight affect the economy of the farmer, as well as the welfare of the animals. READ MORE

4. 8. International and national genetic evaluation of beef cattle : validation of national genetic evaluation models

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and Genetics

   Author : Jenny Ahlqvist; [2010]
   Keywords : beef; cattle; genetic; evaluation; international; models; Interbeef; charolais; limousin; data validation;

   Abstract : After a workshop in Kuopio held in June 2006, Interbull decided to go forward with the development of a system for beef international genetic evaluation and a three year project called Interbeef was launched in June 2007. The participating countries are so far limited to Europe and the only trait evaluated at present is adjusted weaning weight (weight at 200 days). READ MORE

5. 9. Maize (Zea mays L.) landraces in eastern Serbia : characterization and the present cultivation

   University essay from SLU/Swedish Biodiversity Centre

   Author : Jelena Knežević; [2009]
   Keywords : maize; Zea mays; local varieties; characterization; conservation; zein proteins; electrophoresis; field survey; interviews; ethnobotany; Serbia;

   Abstract : The evolutionary value of landraces is immense, especially when bearing in mind the constant diminishment of crop genetic variability and the development of intensive agriculture. The assessment of morphological and agronomic traits of landraces, together with molecular markers, is certainly a good basis for the efforts toward their protection. READ MORE

6. 10. Inherited disorders and their management in some European warmblood sport horse breeds

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and Genetics

   Author : Danica Nikolić; [2009]
   Keywords : genetic disorders; diseases; sport horses; leg conformation; fertility; hooves;

   Abstract : The main aim of this study was to determine the current strategies employed to manage inherited disorders in European warmblood sport horses. An online survey was sent to 37 breeding organisations in 29 countries, from which 11 countries replied. READ MORE