Overview

Best Linear Unbiased Prediction (BLUP) has become the most widely accepted method for genetic evaluation of domestic livestock. Since its introduction, the method has evolved and despite this there is no simple text on the application of linear models to the prediction of breeding values. This book has been written with a good balance of theory and application to fill this gap. Equations for partitioning breeding values into contributions from various sources of information are derived under the various models. Recent developments in the analysis of longitudinal data with random regression models and the inclusion of genetic marker information in the evaluation of animals have been incorporated.

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Author:   R. Mrode
Publisher:   CABI Publishing
Imprint:   CABI Publishing
Edition:   2nd New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 17.20cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 24.40cm
Weight:   0.776kg
ISBN:  

9780851990002

ISBN 10:   0851990002
Pages:   368
Publication Date:   26 October 2005
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

Genetic evaluation with different sources of records; Genetic covariance between relatives; Best linear unbiased prediction of breeding value: univariate models with one random effects; Best linear unbiased prediction of breeding value: Models with random environmental effects; Best linear unbiased prediction of breeding value: Multivariate models; Maternal traits models: Animal and reduced animal Models; Analysis of longitudinal data; Use of genetic markers in prediction of breeding values; Non-additive animal models; Analysis of ordered categorical trait; Estimation of genetic parameters (Contributed by Professor R Thompson, Rothamsted Research, Harpenden, UK); Application of Gibbs sampling in variance component estimation and prediction of breeding value; Solving linear equations

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