4.7. Estimates of additive genetic variance (1 st line on the diagonal), residual variance (2 nd
line on the diagonal), genetic covariance (above the diagonal) and residual covariance …

Genetic parameters for total number of piglets born per litter, number of piglets weaned per
litter, lean meat content, and average daily gain from birth till the end of the field test were …

Genetic and phenotypic parameters were estimated for adjusted number born alive (NBA),
number weaned at 21 d (NWN) and adjusted 21-d litter weight (LWT) using approximately …

Genetic parameters for sow productivity traits were calculated on data from the Swedish litter
recording scheme for the years 1973–1980. Observations on 15 829 Landrace and 7 500 …

The performance of linear and nonlinear sire and animal models in the analyses of
reproductive traits (fertility, litter size, and ovulation rate) in two sheep populations …

The use of relevant and reliable genetic parameters such as heritabilities and genetic
correlations should be considered as a priority in any breeding program in order to “fine …

A simulated population of 120 sows and 24 boars in service per year was used to compare
genetic evaluations for first-parity litter size and selection response when approximate and …

Best linear unbiased predictors (BLUP) of breeding values for additive direct and additive
maternal genetic effects were estimated from 3,944 purebred Yorkshire and Landrace first …

The applicability of restricted maximum likelihood (REML) in genetic analyses of categorical
data was evaluated using simulation and field data. Four genetic models were used to …

Genetic variances and covariances for the number of pigs born in total (NOBT), the number
of pigs born alive (NOBA), and the number of weaned pigs (NOW) were estimated by REML …