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Removing data and using metafounders alleviates biases for all traits in Lacaune dairy sheep predictions.
Journal of dairy science - 1 Mar 2022
Macedo F L, Astruc J M, Meuwissen T H E, Legarra A
Abstract excerpt
Bias in dairy genetic evaluations, when it exists, has to be understood and properly addressed. The origin of biases is not always clear. We analyzed 40 yr of records from the Lacaune dairy sheep breeding program to evaluate the extent of bias, assess possible corrections, and emit hypotheses on its origin. The data set included 7 traits (milk yield, fat and protein contents, somatic cell score, teat angle, udder...
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