Article
Single-step genomic BLUP (ssGBLUP) effectively models small cattle populations: lessons from the Israeli-Holstein Herdbook.
BMC genomics - 27 Nov 2024
Curzon Arie Yehuda, Ezra Ephraim, Weller Joel Ira, Seroussi Eyal, Börner Vinzent, Gershoni Moran
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Routine genomic-estimated breeding values (gEBVs) are computed for the Israeli dairy cattle population by a two-step methodology in combination with the much larger Dutch population. Only sire genotypes are included. This work evaluated the contribution of cow genotypes obtained from the Israeli Holstein population to enhance gEBVs predictions via single-step genomic best-linear unbiased prediction...
Topics
- Animals
- Cattle
- Genomics
- Israel
- Breeding
- Female
- Genotype
- Models, Genetic
- Male
- Phenotype
- Milk
- Lactation
