Genetic parameter estimates and expected progeny differences for mature size in Angus cattle. 1993

S L Northcutt, and D E Wilson
Department of Animal Science, Iowa State University, Ames 50011.

Mature size records collected on Angus cows of 5 to 12 yr of age were used to estimate heritabilities, genetic correlations, and EPD for mature weight and mature height. A total of 256 sires were evaluated using mature size data collected on 2,732 daughters. Data were analyzed using REML procedures with a two-trait sire model to estimate sire and error variances for mature weight and height. Models with and without adjustment of weight for body condition score were investigated. The linear model for weight and height included fixed herd-year-month the records were taken, sire genetic group, random sire, and residual error. Using unadjusted mature weights, heritabilities were .48 +/- .10 for weight and .83 +/- .11 for height. When condition score adjustments were made, heritability estimates were .45 +/- .10 for weight and .83 +/- .11 for height. Genetic (phenotypic) correlations between weight and height were .78(.58) for adjusted data and .66(.54) with no adjustment. Spearman rank correlations between sire EPD for adjusted and unadjusted data were .94 for weight and .99 for height. Two-trait models of mature cow weight with immature weights (birth weight, 205-d weight, 365-d weight) were used to assess genetic relations among mature and immature cow weights. Genetic correlations between mature weight and immature weights were .57 with birth weight, .62 with 205-d weight, and .45 with 365-d weight.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D008957 Models, Genetic Theoretical representations that simulate the behavior or activity of genetic processes or phenomena. They include the use of mathematical equations, computers, and other electronic equipment. Genetic Models,Genetic Model,Model, Genetic
D010641 Phenotype The outward appearance of the individual. It is the product of interactions between genes, and between the GENOTYPE and the environment. Phenotypes
D001835 Body Weight The mass or quantity of heaviness of an individual. It is expressed by units of pounds or kilograms. Body Weights,Weight, Body,Weights, Body
D001947 Breeding The production of offspring by selective mating or HYBRIDIZATION, GENETIC in animals or plants. Breedings
D002417 Cattle Domesticated bovine animals of the genus Bos, usually kept on a farm or ranch and used for the production of meat or dairy products or for heavy labor. Beef Cow,Bos grunniens,Bos indicus,Bos indicus Cattle,Bos taurus,Cow,Cow, Domestic,Dairy Cow,Holstein Cow,Indicine Cattle,Taurine Cattle,Taurus Cattle,Yak,Zebu,Beef Cows,Bos indicus Cattles,Cattle, Bos indicus,Cattle, Indicine,Cattle, Taurine,Cattle, Taurus,Cattles, Bos indicus,Cattles, Indicine,Cattles, Taurine,Cattles, Taurus,Cow, Beef,Cow, Dairy,Cow, Holstein,Cows,Dairy Cows,Domestic Cow,Domestic Cows,Indicine Cattles,Taurine Cattles,Taurus Cattles,Yaks,Zebus
D005260 Female Females
D005838 Genotype The genetic constitution of the individual, comprising the ALLELES present at each GENETIC LOCUS. Genogroup,Genogroups,Genotypes
D000818 Animals Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA. Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D014644 Genetic Variation Genotypic differences observed among individuals in a population. Genetic Diversity,Variation, Genetic,Diversity, Genetic,Diversities, Genetic,Genetic Diversities,Genetic Variations,Variations, Genetic

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