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The effect of simulated censored data on estimates of heritability of longevity in the Thoroughbred racing industry.
Genetics and molecular research : GMR - 31 Mar 2006
Burns Eleanor M, Enns Richard M, Garrick Dorian J
Abstract excerpt
We examined the impact of censored data on estimates of heritability of longevity. Longevity, defined as the length of productive racing life of an individual, is influenced by many factors. A simulated data set, modelled on the Irish Thoroughbred industry, was used to estimate heritabilities of longevity. Several scenarios representing various levels of censoring of performance data were created. The...
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