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Estimation of heritabilities, genetic correlations, and breeding values of four traits that collectively define hip dysplasia in dogs.
American journal of veterinary research - 1 Apr 2009
Zhang Zhiwu, Zhu Lan, Sandler Jody, Friedenberg Steven S, Egelhoff Jill, Williams Alma J, Dykes Nathan L, Hornbuckle William, Krotscheck Ursula, Moise N Sydney, Lust George, Todhunter Rory J
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE-To estimate heritabilities and genetic correlations among 4 traits of hip joints (distraction index [DI], dorsolateral subluxation [DLS] score, Norberg angle [NA], and extended-hip joint radiograph [EHR] score) and to derive the breeding values for these traits in dogs. ANIMALS-2,716 dogs of 17 breeds (1,551 dogs in which at least 1 hip joint trait was measured). PROCEDURES-The NA was measured, and an...
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