Random regression analyses using B-spline functions to model growth of Nellore cattle

Random regression analyses using B-spline functions to model growth of Nellore cattle

The objective of this study was to estimate (co)variance components using random regression on B-spline functions to weight records obtained from birth to adulthood. A total of 82 064 weight records of 8145 females obtained from the data bank of the Nellore Breeding Program (PMGRN/Nellore Brazil) wh...

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Main Authors: A.A. Boligon, M.E.Z. Mercadante, R.B. Lôbo, F. Baldi, L.G. Albuquerque
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2012-01-01
Series:Animal
Subjects:
growth curve
covariance functions
segmented polynomials
Nellore cattle
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731111001534

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