Abstract:The aim of this paper is estimate the (co)variances components in the genetic parameters to the growth traits in Nelore Mocho cattle, raised in Cerrado biome, using Bayesian statistics. The information obtained from 48,063 cattle, provenient of Nelore Mocho herd, born from 1987 to 2009, participant of Breeder and Research Nacional Association's (ANCP) Nelore Brazil Program. The standard weight in 120 (P120), 210 (P210), 365 (P365), 450 (P450) years old has been evaluated, the weight gain from the birth to the … Show more
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