Genetic parameters and genomic insights for meat colour traits of Canadian crossbred beef cattle
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DOI: 10.1139/cjas-2024-0074
Abstract: Utilizing genomic tools in breeding programs accelerates genetic progress, particularly for difficult/expensive to measure traits such as meat colour. This study aimed to estimate genetic parameters and identify genomic regions and candidate genes associated with… read more here.
Keywords: canadian crossbred; colour traits; genetic parameters; traits canadian ... See more keywords
Estimated genetic parameters for all genetically evaluated traits in Canadian Holsteins.
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DOI: 10.3168/jds.2021-20227
Abstract: Genetic improvement is a crucial tool to deal with the increasing demand for high quality, sustainably produced dairy. Breeding programs are based on genetic parameters, such as heritability and genetic correlations, for economically important traits… read more here.
Keywords: traits canadian; genetic parameters; genetically evaluated; estimated genetic ... See more keywords