GIBBSTHUR: Software for Estimating Variance Components and Predicting Breeding Values for Ranking Traits Based on a Thurstonian Model
(1) Background: Ranking traits are used commonly for breeding purposes in several equine populations; however, implementation is complex, because the position of a horse in a competition event is discontinuous and is influenced by the performance of its competitors. One approach to overcoming these...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-06-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/6/1001 |