Author: Miroslav Kaps
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Category : Aberdeen-Angus cattle
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
The objective of this study was to estimate genetic parameters for growth, maturity and carcass traits, and to analyze relationship of each of these traits with mature weight. Growth data utilized in the study consisted of repeated weight measurements of 3044 Angus cows. A Brody growth curve was fitted to the data for each cow individually in order to predict asymptotic (mature) weight, age when animal reached 65% of mature weight, and weights, growth rates, degrees of maturity and relative growth rates at 365 and 550 days of age. Carcass data consisted of 3477 records of steers, including hot carcass weight, back fat-thickness, rib-eye area, cutability and marbling score. Genetic parameters of mature weight were estimated from a single-trait animal model for asymptotic weight, a two-trait animal model for asymptotic and weaning weight, and a two-trait animal model for repeated mature weights (measured after 4 y of age) and weaning weight. Heritability estimates for growth and carcass traits were obtained by restricted maximum likelihood from a set of two-trait animal models considering a given trait and weaning weight which was in the model to account for any effect of culling. Similarly, genetic correlations between mature weight and other traits were obtained from a set of three-trait models. A sample of 29943 animals was used for weaning weight measurements. Fixed effects in the models included weaning, cow and carcass contemporary groups. For the carcass traits the effect of slaughter age was included in the model as a covariate. Random effects in the model included direct genetic, maternal genetic and permanent environmental effects for weaning weight, but only direct genetic and repeated measurements (if in the model) for each of the other traits. Estimates of heritability for mature weight were. 44,.51 and. 57 for the single-trait model with asymptotic weight, two-trait model with asymptotic weight and two-trait model with repeated weights, respectively. The reduced heritability estimate from the single-trait model was most likely due to the effect of culling, thus, a genetic evaluation for mature size should be considered in a multiple-trait model including mature weight as well as some earlier measured growth trait. (Abstract shortened by UMI.).
Growth and Maturation of Angus Cattle
Author: Miroslav Kaps
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Category : Aberdeen-Angus cattle
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
The objective of this study was to estimate genetic parameters for growth, maturity and carcass traits, and to analyze relationship of each of these traits with mature weight. Growth data utilized in the study consisted of repeated weight measurements of 3044 Angus cows. A Brody growth curve was fitted to the data for each cow individually in order to predict asymptotic (mature) weight, age when animal reached 65% of mature weight, and weights, growth rates, degrees of maturity and relative growth rates at 365 and 550 days of age. Carcass data consisted of 3477 records of steers, including hot carcass weight, back fat-thickness, rib-eye area, cutability and marbling score. Genetic parameters of mature weight were estimated from a single-trait animal model for asymptotic weight, a two-trait animal model for asymptotic and weaning weight, and a two-trait animal model for repeated mature weights (measured after 4 y of age) and weaning weight. Heritability estimates for growth and carcass traits were obtained by restricted maximum likelihood from a set of two-trait animal models considering a given trait and weaning weight which was in the model to account for any effect of culling. Similarly, genetic correlations between mature weight and other traits were obtained from a set of three-trait models. A sample of 29943 animals was used for weaning weight measurements. Fixed effects in the models included weaning, cow and carcass contemporary groups. For the carcass traits the effect of slaughter age was included in the model as a covariate. Random effects in the model included direct genetic, maternal genetic and permanent environmental effects for weaning weight, but only direct genetic and repeated measurements (if in the model) for each of the other traits. Estimates of heritability for mature weight were. 44,.51 and. 57 for the single-trait model with asymptotic weight, two-trait model with asymptotic weight and two-trait model with repeated weights, respectively. The reduced heritability estimate from the single-trait model was most likely due to the effect of culling, thus, a genetic evaluation for mature size should be considered in a multiple-trait model including mature weight as well as some earlier measured growth trait. (Abstract shortened by UMI.).
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aberdeen-Angus cattle
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
The objective of this study was to estimate genetic parameters for growth, maturity and carcass traits, and to analyze relationship of each of these traits with mature weight. Growth data utilized in the study consisted of repeated weight measurements of 3044 Angus cows. A Brody growth curve was fitted to the data for each cow individually in order to predict asymptotic (mature) weight, age when animal reached 65% of mature weight, and weights, growth rates, degrees of maturity and relative growth rates at 365 and 550 days of age. Carcass data consisted of 3477 records of steers, including hot carcass weight, back fat-thickness, rib-eye area, cutability and marbling score. Genetic parameters of mature weight were estimated from a single-trait animal model for asymptotic weight, a two-trait animal model for asymptotic and weaning weight, and a two-trait animal model for repeated mature weights (measured after 4 y of age) and weaning weight. Heritability estimates for growth and carcass traits were obtained by restricted maximum likelihood from a set of two-trait animal models considering a given trait and weaning weight which was in the model to account for any effect of culling. Similarly, genetic correlations between mature weight and other traits were obtained from a set of three-trait models. A sample of 29943 animals was used for weaning weight measurements. Fixed effects in the models included weaning, cow and carcass contemporary groups. For the carcass traits the effect of slaughter age was included in the model as a covariate. Random effects in the model included direct genetic, maternal genetic and permanent environmental effects for weaning weight, but only direct genetic and repeated measurements (if in the model) for each of the other traits. Estimates of heritability for mature weight were. 44,.51 and. 57 for the single-trait model with asymptotic weight, two-trait model with asymptotic weight and two-trait model with repeated weights, respectively. The reduced heritability estimate from the single-trait model was most likely due to the effect of culling, thus, a genetic evaluation for mature size should be considered in a multiple-trait model including mature weight as well as some earlier measured growth trait. (Abstract shortened by UMI.).
Relationships Among Measures of Growth from Birth to Maturity in Hereford and Angus Cattle
Author: James Edmond Brown
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Category : Aberdeen-Angus cattle
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Aberdeen-Angus cattle
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Growth and Development of Aberdeen-Angus Cattle
Author:
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Category : Aberdeen-Angus cattle
Languages : en
Pages : 17
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Category : Aberdeen-Angus cattle
Languages : en
Pages : 17
Book Description
Principles of Animal Growth and Development
Author: David E. Gerrard
Publisher: Kendall Hunt
ISBN: 9780787291471
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
Publisher: Kendall Hunt
ISBN: 9780787291471
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
Guidelines for Uniform Beef Improvement Programs
Author: Dixon D. Hubbard
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Category : Beef
Languages : en
Pages : 84
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Category : Beef
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
The Influence of Mature Weight and Rate of Maturing on Individual Beef Cow Efficiency
Author: Connell Jean Brown
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Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 28
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Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
The Beef Calf
Author: E. W. Sheets
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Category : Beef cattle
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Beef cattle
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Origin of the Aberdeen-Angus and Its Development in Great Britain and America
Author: American Aberdeen-Angus Breeders' Association
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Category : Aberdeen-Angus cattle
Languages : en
Pages : 54
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Category : Aberdeen-Angus cattle
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
Patterns of Growth and Development in Cattle
Author: H. de Boer
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9400997566
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 751
Book Description
This publication contains the proceedings of a seminar held in Ghent, Belgium on October 11th-13th 1977, under the auspices of the Commission of the European Communities, as part of the EEC programme of co-ordination of research on beef production. The seminar was initiated by the scientific working group on 'Carcass and Meat Quality' and attracted the interest of the working groups on 'Genetics and Selection' and on 'Nutrition and Management'. Consequently it developed into a multi-disciplinary programme, organised under the responsibility of the working group on Carcass and Meat Quality. This group comprised Ir. H. de Boer (Chairman), Netherlands; Prof. R. Boccard, France; Dr D.E. Hood, Ireland; Dr R.W. Pomeroy, UK; Dr A. Romita, Italy; Professor Dr L. Sch~n, Fed. Rep. of Germany; Mr P. L'Hermite, CEC; and Dr J.C. Tayler, UK (adviser to the CEC). In view of the broad scope of the subject, a special plan ning meeting was organised, involvi.ng experts from the different disciplines involved. The additional participants were: Dr B. Bech Andersen, Denmarkj Dr A.J.H. van Es, Netherlands; Prof. Dr J. Martin, Belgium; Dr. St.C.S. Taylor, UK. The multidisciplinary scope of this ~eminar follows a series of seminars in 1975-76 on more specific aspects of beef production research in the individual fields involved. It seems logical that further seminars should integrate the approaches by different disciplin~s in order to achieve a balanced programme of research on the very complex topic of beef production.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9400997566
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 751
Book Description
This publication contains the proceedings of a seminar held in Ghent, Belgium on October 11th-13th 1977, under the auspices of the Commission of the European Communities, as part of the EEC programme of co-ordination of research on beef production. The seminar was initiated by the scientific working group on 'Carcass and Meat Quality' and attracted the interest of the working groups on 'Genetics and Selection' and on 'Nutrition and Management'. Consequently it developed into a multi-disciplinary programme, organised under the responsibility of the working group on Carcass and Meat Quality. This group comprised Ir. H. de Boer (Chairman), Netherlands; Prof. R. Boccard, France; Dr D.E. Hood, Ireland; Dr R.W. Pomeroy, UK; Dr A. Romita, Italy; Professor Dr L. Sch~n, Fed. Rep. of Germany; Mr P. L'Hermite, CEC; and Dr J.C. Tayler, UK (adviser to the CEC). In view of the broad scope of the subject, a special plan ning meeting was organised, involvi.ng experts from the different disciplines involved. The additional participants were: Dr B. Bech Andersen, Denmarkj Dr A.J.H. van Es, Netherlands; Prof. Dr J. Martin, Belgium; Dr. St.C.S. Taylor, UK. The multidisciplinary scope of this ~eminar follows a series of seminars in 1975-76 on more specific aspects of beef production research in the individual fields involved. It seems logical that further seminars should integrate the approaches by different disciplin~s in order to achieve a balanced programme of research on the very complex topic of beef production.
Efficiency and Profit Differences of Angus, Charolais and Hereford Cattle Varying in Size and Growth
Author: V. H. Brungardt
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Category : Aberdeen-Angus cattle
Languages : en
Pages : 8
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aberdeen-Angus cattle
Languages : en
Pages : 8
Book Description