Two methods for parameter estimation using multiple-trait models and beef cattle field data.

doi:10.2527/1990.6882310x

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Two methods for parameter estimation using multiple-trait models and beef cattle field data.

Journal of animal science - 1 Aug 1990

Bertrand J K, Kriese L A

Abstract excerpt

Two methods are presented for estimating variances and covariances from beef cattle field data using multiple-trait sire models. Both methods require that the first trait have no missing records and that the contemporary groups for the second trait be subsets of the contemporary groups for the fi...

Topics

Analysis of Variance
Animals
Body Weight
Cattle
Computer Simulation
Female
Genetic Variation
Male
Models, Biological
Models, Statistical

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