Bayesian inference in genetic parameter estimation of visual scores in Nellore beef-cattle
The aim of this study was to estimate the components of variance and genetic parameters for the visual scores which constitute the Morphological Evaluation System (MES), such as body structure (S), precocity (P) and musculature (M) in Nellore beef-cattle at the weaning and yearling stages, by using threshold Bayesian models. The information used for this was gleaned from visual scores of 5,407 animals evaluated at the weaning and 2,649 at the yearling stages. The genetic parameters for visual score traits were estimated through two-trait analysis, using the threshold animal model, with Bayesian statistics methodology and MTGSAM (Multiple Trait Gibbs Sampler for Animal Models) threshold software. Heritability estimates for S, P and M were 0.68, 0.65 and 0.62 (at weaning) and 0.44, 0.38 and 0.32 (at the yearling stage), respectively. Heritability estimates for S, P and M were found to be high, and so it is expected that these traits should respond favorably to direct selection. The visual scores evaluated at the weaning and yearling stages might be used in the composition of new selection indexes, as they presented sufficient genetic variability to promote genetic progress in such morphological traits.
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dig-alice-doc-5788882013-09-20T14:00:12Z Bayesian inference in genetic parameter estimation of visual scores in Nellore beef-cattle FARIA, C. U. de KOURY FILHO, W. MAGNABOSCO, C. de U. ALBUQUERQUE, L. G. de BEZERRA, L. A. F. LÔBO, R. B. CARINA UBIRAJARA DE FARIA, UFG; WILLIAN KOURY FILHO, BRAZILCOMZ ZOOTECNIA TROPICAL; CLAUDIO DE ULHOA MAGNABOSCO, CPAC; LUCIA GALVÃO DE ALBUQUERQUE, USP; LUIZ ANTONIO FRAMARTINO BEZERRA, USP; RAYSILDO BARBOSA LÔBO, ASSOCIAÇÃO NACIONAL DE CRIADORES E PESQUISADORES. Características morfológicas Nelore cattle Genetic parameter Morphological characteristics. Gado Nelore Genética Animal Parâmetro Genético. animal genetics. The aim of this study was to estimate the components of variance and genetic parameters for the visual scores which constitute the Morphological Evaluation System (MES), such as body structure (S), precocity (P) and musculature (M) in Nellore beef-cattle at the weaning and yearling stages, by using threshold Bayesian models. The information used for this was gleaned from visual scores of 5,407 animals evaluated at the weaning and 2,649 at the yearling stages. The genetic parameters for visual score traits were estimated through two-trait analysis, using the threshold animal model, with Bayesian statistics methodology and MTGSAM (Multiple Trait Gibbs Sampler for Animal Models) threshold software. Heritability estimates for S, P and M were 0.68, 0.65 and 0.62 (at weaning) and 0.44, 0.38 and 0.32 (at the yearling stage), respectively. Heritability estimates for S, P and M were found to be high, and so it is expected that these traits should respond favorably to direct selection. The visual scores evaluated at the weaning and yearling stages might be used in the composition of new selection indexes, as they presented sufficient genetic variability to promote genetic progress in such morphological traits. 2013-08-02T23:30:33Z 2013-08-02T23:30:33Z 2009-12-28 2009 2013-08-02T23:30:33Z Separatas Genetics and Molecular Biology, v. 32, n. 4, p. 753-760, 2009. http://www.alice.cnptia.embrapa.br/alice/handle/doc/578888 en eng openAccess |
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The aim of this study was to estimate the components of variance and genetic parameters for the visual scores which constitute the Morphological Evaluation System (MES), such as body structure (S), precocity (P) and musculature (M) in Nellore beef-cattle at the weaning and yearling stages, by using threshold Bayesian models. The information used for this was gleaned from visual scores of 5,407 animals evaluated at the weaning and 2,649 at the yearling stages. The genetic parameters for visual score traits were estimated through two-trait analysis, using the threshold animal model, with Bayesian statistics methodology and MTGSAM (Multiple Trait Gibbs Sampler for Animal Models) threshold software. Heritability estimates for S, P and M were 0.68, 0.65 and 0.62 (at weaning) and 0.44, 0.38 and 0.32 (at the yearling stage), respectively. Heritability estimates for S, P and M were found to be high, and so it is expected that these traits should respond favorably to direct selection. The visual scores evaluated at the weaning and yearling stages might be used in the composition of new selection indexes, as they presented sufficient genetic variability to promote genetic progress in such morphological traits. |
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CARINA UBIRAJARA DE FARIA, UFG; WILLIAN KOURY FILHO, BRAZILCOMZ ZOOTECNIA TROPICAL; CLAUDIO DE ULHOA MAGNABOSCO, CPAC; LUCIA GALVÃO DE ALBUQUERQUE, USP; LUIZ ANTONIO FRAMARTINO BEZERRA, USP; RAYSILDO BARBOSA LÔBO, ASSOCIAÇÃO NACIONAL DE CRIADORES E PESQUISADORES. |
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CARINA UBIRAJARA DE FARIA, UFG; WILLIAN KOURY FILHO, BRAZILCOMZ ZOOTECNIA TROPICAL; CLAUDIO DE ULHOA MAGNABOSCO, CPAC; LUCIA GALVÃO DE ALBUQUERQUE, USP; LUIZ ANTONIO FRAMARTINO BEZERRA, USP; RAYSILDO BARBOSA LÔBO, ASSOCIAÇÃO NACIONAL DE CRIADORES E PESQUISADORES. FARIA, C. U. de KOURY FILHO, W. MAGNABOSCO, C. de U. ALBUQUERQUE, L. G. de BEZERRA, L. A. F. LÔBO, R. B. |
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FARIA, C. U. de KOURY FILHO, W. MAGNABOSCO, C. de U. ALBUQUERQUE, L. G. de BEZERRA, L. A. F. LÔBO, R. B. |
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Bayesian inference in genetic parameter estimation of visual scores in Nellore beef-cattle |
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Bayesian inference in genetic parameter estimation of visual scores in Nellore beef-cattle |
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Bayesian inference in genetic parameter estimation of visual scores in Nellore beef-cattle |
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