Abstract:AbstractThe aim of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of inclusion and the prediction ability of the X chromosome for reproductive (occurrence of early pregnancy – P16 and age at first calving - AFC) and andrological traits (scrotal circumference -SC) in a herd of Nellore beef cattle herd. 3,263 genotypes of females and males were used. Genomic prediction for SC, AFC and P16 was carried out considering two scenarios: 1) only autosomal markers or 2) autosomal + X chromoso… Show more
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