Multibreed genetic evaluation in bovines using simulated data employing a composite population
“Multibreed genetic evaluation in bovines using simulated data employing a composite population”, vol. 15, p. -, 2016.
, Genetic evaluations in Brazil are performed within each animal breed; however, with the wide range of extant genetic groups in the country and the increased use of genetic crossing as a form of rapid meat production, more elaborate programs that can jointly evaluate animals of different genetic groups are needed. Genetic evaluation of a composite breed is difficult because of the variation in the genetic composition of a given herd, as well as the inclusion of non-additive genetic effects among breeds that can be important for selecting traits in certain breed combinations.