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Efficiency of genomic selection in an established commercial layer breeding program.
Genetics, selection, evolution : GSE - 31 Jul 2013
Sitzenstock Florian, Ytournel Florence, Sharifi Ahmad R, Cavero David, Täubert Helge, Preisinger Rudolf, Simianer Henner
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: In breeding programs for layers, selection of hens and cocks is based on recording phenotypic data from hens in different housing systems. Genomic information can provide additional information for selection and/or allow for a strong reduction in the generation interval. In this study, a typical conventional layer breeding program using a four-line cross was modeled and the expected genetic progress...
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