Estimation of variances due to direct and maternal effects for growth traits of Nelore cattle.

doi:10.2527/1995.73113253x

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Estimation of variances due to direct and maternal effects for growth traits of Nelore cattle.

Journal of animal science - 1 Nov 1995

Eler J P, Van Vleck L D, Ferraz J B, Lôbo R B

Abstract excerpt

Estimates of (co)variance components and genetic parameters were obtained for birth, 205-d, and 365-d weight for Nelore cattle in Brazil, using single and multiple-trait animal models. Data were from the Brazilian Zebu Breeders Association (ABCZ). Records of 27,549 calves sired by 587 bulls and r...

Topics

Animals
Body Weight
Brazil
Breeding
Cattle
Environment
Female
Genetic Variation
Male
Models, Biological
Models, Genetic
Multivariate Analysis
Phenotype

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