Poultry Science · 2015 · 31 citations · 6 references
AgricultureAnimal SciencesGeneticsPoultry GeneticsQuantitative GeneticsStatistical GeneticsAnimal GeneticsAnimal ModelGenetic EvaluationGenetic ParametersGrowth Trait GeneticsGenetic Parameters EstimationIndirect Genetic EffectsMethod Of Maximum LikelihoodSelection For Growth Traits
The aim of this study was to estimate genetic parameters for BW in meat quail at different ages. A total of 24,382 weight records from 3,652 quail, born between 2009 and 2011, were evaluated. Weekly BW was measured from hatch until 42 d of age. The genetic parameters were estimated by the restricted maximum likelihood method using a multivariate animal model. Heritability of BW ranged from 0.03 to 0.23. Genetic correlations were mainly high and positive. Selection for BW at 28 d of age yielded good indirect genetic progress in BW at 42 d of age.
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R Core Team · 2000 · 353K citations · Full text
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