Article
Genotype by environment interactions for growth in Red Angus.
Journal of animal science - 1 Feb 2017
Fennewald D J, Weaber R L, Lamberson W R
Abstract excerpt
Accuracy of sire selection is limited by how well animals are characterized for their environment. The objective of this study was to evaluate the presence of genotype × environment interactions (G×E) for birth weight (BiW) and weaning weight (WW) for Red Angus in the United States. Adjusted weights were provided by the Red Angus Association of America. Environments were defined as 9 regions within the...
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