What affects response to selection within breeds?

Geoff Simm; Geoff Pollott; Raphael Mrode; Ross Houston; Karen Marshall

doi:10.1079/9781789241723.0097

What affects response to selection within breeds?

Geoff Simm
, Geoff Pollott
, Raphael Mrode
, Ross Houston
, Karen Marshall

Genetics Unit

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Abstract

In this chapter, the factors which affect responses to within-breed selection, and some of the tools and technologies used, especially for more effective within-breed selection are discussed. Highlights focused on the factors affecting rates of genetic gain, and controlling inbreeding.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Genetic improvement of farmed animals
Pages	97-127
Number of pages	31
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1079/9781789241723.0097
Publication status	First published - 10 Dec 2020

Publication series

Name	Genetic improvement of farmed animals
Publisher	CABI Publishing

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10.1079/9781789241723.0097

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