2007
DOI: 10.1590/s1415-47572007000300008
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Bayesian inference on field data for genetic parameters for some reproductive and related traits of Nellore cattle (Bos indicus)

Abstract: We used Gibbs sampling in single and two-trait animal models to estimate genetic parameters for some reproductive and related traits of Nellore cattle (Bos indicus). Female traits were age at first calving (AFC), cumulative productivity (CP) and adult weight (AW). For males, scrotal circumferences at 365 and 450 days of age were analyzed. Gibbs sampling using the 'Multiple Trait using Gibbs Sampling under Animal Model' (MTGSAM) program of Van Tassel and Van Vleck was used to estimate the (co)variance component… Show more

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“…Other studies have also reported high variability in heritability estimates for this trait in Nellore cattle, i.e. 0.14, 0.09, 0.11, 0.26, 0.15 (Boligon et al, 2007;Faria et al, 2007;Boligon et al, 2008;Pereira et al, 2001;Laureano et al, 2011;respectively). Our results indicate that age at first calving presents moderate heritability and is recommended as a selection criterion for sexual precocity.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 92%
“…Other studies have also reported high variability in heritability estimates for this trait in Nellore cattle, i.e. 0.14, 0.09, 0.11, 0.26, 0.15 (Boligon et al, 2007;Faria et al, 2007;Boligon et al, 2008;Pereira et al, 2001;Laureano et al, 2011;respectively). Our results indicate that age at first calving presents moderate heritability and is recommended as a selection criterion for sexual precocity.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 92%
“…La heredabilidad para PAC fue similar a los valores encontrados para la raza Nelore (11,13), indicando que existe suficiente variabilidad genética y que es posible obtener progresos genéticos y fenotípicos a través del uso de selección, logrando así vacas más eficientes. PAC puede ser considerado como criterio de descarte de las hembras, porque es un índice que puede (11,13).…”
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“…Cada característica presenta ventajas y desventajas: la edad al primer parto, es fácil de medir, presenta heredabilidad moderada y muestra correlación favorable con longevidad (5-10); el intervalo entre partos, de forma general tiene heredabilidad baja (11), pero determina la frecuencia de nacimientos; la longevidad indica la habilidad reproductiva de la vaca, porque hembras que presentan fallas reproductivas son descartadas más rápido, sin embargo, es una característica de tardía medición, disminuyendo así su progreso genético (5).…”
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