Use of threshold and linear models to estimate variance components and breeding values for disease resistance in Italian heavy pigs
The Italian National Pig Breeders Association (ANAS) manages the breeding programs of the Italian Large White (ILW), Landrace (IL), and Duroc (ID) breeds, mainly oriented to the production of PDO hams. ANAS evaluates the inclusion of genetic resistance in its breeding scheme. This study aimed to est...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2022-12-01
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| Series: | Italian Journal of Animal Science |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1828051X.2022.2050471 |