Genetic populations - ABG Exam 2

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How to improve selection accuracy

Selection index

best linear unbiased prediction

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Selection index

I = bx


I = expected breeding value

b = heritability

x = performance record

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Factors effecting accuracy of these equations

Number of records

heritability

repeatability

pedigree relationship

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BLUP

Best Liner Unbiased Prediction

used as a tool when animals from different contemporary groups are used together


used for entire breed date