Article
Genetics of the interval from weaning to estrus in first-litter sows: distribution of data, direct response of selection, and heritability.
Journal of animal science - 1 Aug 1995
ten Napel J, de Vries A G, Buiting G A, Luiting P, Merks J W, Brascamp E W
Abstract excerpt
A selection experiment with a selection and a control line maintained for eight generations was set up to study efficacy of selection for a short interval from weaning to estrus after weaning the first litter and to estimate genetic variation in the Dutch Landrace population. Intervals were recor...
Topics
- Algorithms
- Animals
- Breeding
- Data Collection
- Estrus
- Female
- Genetic Variation
- Linear Models
- Phenotype
- Regression Analysis
- Reproduction
- Selection, Genetic
