Effect of growth selection on morphology in Pirenaica cattle
Open Access
- 1 January 2006
- journal article
- Published by EDP Sciences in Animal Research
- Vol. 55 (1), 55-63
- https://doi.org/10.1051/animres:2005042
Abstract
Twelve variables were identified to define morphology in 109 calves sired by eight Pirenaica bulls widely used in artificial insemination. The effect of selection for weight at 210 days of age (W210) was detected from the regression coefficient between the 12 variables and the selection index for W210 used in the breeding plan. Unbiased estimates of the genetic correlated responses on the morphology were obtained without previously estimating the genetic correlation among traits. In Pirenaica cattle, selection for W210 increased slaughter live weight, chest depth and corporal length. The expected changes on height (withers, back and rump), rump width and thoracic perimeter were lower but positive and statistically significantKeywords
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