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Optimal strategies for the use of genomic selection in dairy cattle breeding programs.
Journal of dairy science - 1 Aug 2011
Wensch-Dorendorf M, Yin T, Swalve H H, König S
Abstract excerpt
The objective of the present study was to conduct a stochastic simulation study on the possible benefits of an application of genomic selection in dairy cattle breeding programs according to a variety of selection schemes. In addition, the heritability of the trait in question, the accuracy of genomic breeding values, and the number of animals to be genotyped were varied. Specifically, the question of genotyping...
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