Estimating the Genetic Parameters for Calving Score using a Threshold Model, in Charolais Breed

The aim of this study was to determine the breeding value and heritability for calving score using a threshold model for calves from Charolaise breed.  In this study were used records obtained from 2935 calves of Charolais breed from Romanian Breeding Association for Beef cattle. The mean for calvin...

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Main Authors: Rodica Stefania Pelmuș, Horia Grosu, Mircea Cătălin Rotar, Mihail Alexandru Gras, Cristina Van
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Agroprint Timisoara 2023-05-01
Series:Scientific Papers Animal Science and Biotechnologies
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Online Access:https://spasb.ro/index.php/public_html/article/view/12
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Summary:The aim of this study was to determine the breeding value and heritability for calving score using a threshold model for calves from Charolaise breed.  In this study were used records obtained from 2935 calves of Charolais breed from Romanian Breeding Association for Beef cattle. The mean for calving score was 1.35± 0.010. The breeding values for calving score for calves were ranged between -0.2749 and 0.3606. The heritability for calving score was low 0.139. The threshold model was a method of analysis for categorical trait calving score.
ISSN:1841-9364
2344-4576