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Applied Genetic Evaluation in Livestock

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Peter von Rohr
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:41:12

Abstract

Swiss routine breeding value estimation/genetic evaluation systems of cattle, pig, sheep and goats are presented with methods and evaluated traits. Examples will be demonstrated using the statistical software R.

Objective

The students know the theoretical and practical application of breeding value estimation in Switzerland for cattle, pig, sheep and goats. The students are able to interpret estimated breeding values.

Content

basic principles of genetic evaluations Applied genetic evaluation in cattle (data, methods, traits, national and international genetic evaluations) Applied genetic evaluation in pigs (data, methods, traits) Applied genetic evaluation in sheep and goats (data, methods, traits)

Resources

Lecture Notes

Course notes in the form of a monograph, copies of the slides and solutions to the exercise questions are available on the net.

Literature

To be announced in the lectures.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
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Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Applied Genetic Evaluation in Livestock
  • Mon 08:15-10:00 (LFW C 11)
1 h weekly

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