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Application of canonical transformation with missing values to multitrait evaluation of Jersey type.
Journal of dairy science - 1 Oct 1997
Gengler N, Wiggans G R, Wright J R, Norman H D, Wolfe C W
Abstract excerpt
A multitrait animal model was used to calculate predicted transmitting ability and reliabilities for final score and 15 linear type traits of 225,632 US Jersey cows. Records were adjusted for age and stage of lactation before analysis. The model contained effects for interactions of herd and date scored; year scored, parity, and age; and herd and sire; effects of permanent environment and additive genetics were...
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