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Cumulative selection differentials and realized heritabilities

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 September 2010

R. Thompson  and
J. Juga
R. Thompson
Affiliation:
Institute of Animal Physiology and Genetics Research, Edinburgh Research Centre, West Mains Road, Edinburgh EH9 3JQ
J. Juga
Affiliation:
Institute of Animal Physiology and Genetics Research, Edinburgh Research Centre, West Mains Road, Edinburgh EH9 3JQ
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Abstract

Two alternative ways of estimating cumulative selection differentials are compared. An alternative method is developed that includes the advantages of both methods. This alternative method is shown to give rise to less biased estimates of realized heritability

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Animal Production , Volume 49 , Issue 2 , October 1989 , pp. 203 - 208
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Copyright © British Society of Animal Science 1989

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