Essays about: "pedigree analysis animal"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 16 essays containing the words pedigree analysis animal.

  1. 1. Exploration of the hereditary cause of sex ratio distortion in horses

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

    Author : Susan Ott; [2021]
    Keywords : Sex ratio; horse; selfish genetic elements; meiotic drive; Icelandic horse; Standardbred horse; Coldblooded trotters; heritability; Trivers-Willard hypothesis; pedigree data;

    Abstract : Even sex ratios are seen as evolutionarily stable and are maintained by a selection against a skewed sex ratio. However, sometimes sex ratios at birth are skewed towards one sex. Reasons for this phenomenon are often unknown. READ MORE

  3. 2. TopCow, ett nytt IT- system för lantbrukare : en utvärdering och analys av ett likriktat IT- system

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Linn Gullberg; [2021]
    Keywords : TopCow; digital transformering; smart farming; tekniska system; husdjursförening; rådgivare; lantbruksföretag;

    Abstract : År 2020 införde Skånesemin ett nytt IT-system, TopCow. TopCow har inneburit stora förändringar för användarna vilket inkluderar både lantbrukarna och rådgivarna. Kravet på att viktig data från lantbruken ska rapporteras in kommer från flera håll i branschen. READ MORE

  4. 3. Genetic diversity status and associations with sperm quality characteristics in farmed Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus L.) across Sweden

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

    Author : Anam Anjum; [2020]
    Keywords : Arctic charr; dd-RADseq; genetic diversity; GWAS; reproductive success;

    Abstract : The national breeding programme of Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus L.) has been of fundamental importance for the expansion of Arctic charr farming across Sweden. Selection has been ongoing since 1980s documenting approximately 10% improvement per generation regarding growth related traits. READ MORE

  5. 4. Personality traits in competition dogs : a quantitative genetic study on competition dogs

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

    Author : Evelina Kess; [2019]
    Keywords : dog; Dutch Shepherd; Belgian shepherd Malinois; German shepherd; IGP; dog mentality assessment; IPO; heritability; competition; personality;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between performance and personality in three working dog breeds. The breeds that were chosen were the German Shepherd, the Belgian Shepherd Malinois and the Dutch Shepherd (Short haired). READ MORE

  6. 5. The inheritance of hunting traits in German hunting terriers

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

    Author : Amelie Werneyer; [2018]
    Keywords : heritability; hunting dogs; terrier; hunting performance; behavior;

    Abstract : A convenient method for efficient and successful hunting – in accordance with the animal protection laws – is the service provided by hunting dogs. Approximately 12 000 – 18 000 years ago humans domesticated dogs for hunting purposes (Braastad & Bakken, 2002; Sablin & Khlopachev, 2002; Germonpré et al. 2008). READ MORE