Effect of genetic groups on estimates of additive genetic variance.

doi:10.2527/1993.71166x

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Effect of genetic groups on estimates of additive genetic variance.

Journal of animal science - 1 Jan 1993

Pieramati C, Van Vleck L D

Abstract excerpt

This study examined the effect of genetic grouping on REML estimates of additive genetic variance with an animal model with selected base populations. A simulated population of 40 animals (20 males and 20 females) was followed under selection or random mating conditions for 10 generations. Each p...

Topics

Animals
Animals, Domestic
Breeding
Female
Gene Frequency
Genetic Variation
Inbreeding
Male
Models, Genetic
Selection, Genetic

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