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Genetic Evaluation of Lifestock

Angewandte Zuchtwertschätzung für Nutztiere

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Markus Schneeberger
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:28:50

Abstract

Methods for practical genetic evaluation in livestock populations are presentend and applied in assignments using small numerical examples. Applications in practical pig and cattle breeding are dealt with in guest lectures.

Objective

The students know the most important methods used for genetic evaulation in livestock populations. They are able to apply these methods to simple examples.

Content

- Selection index and BLUP - The BLUP Multitrait Animal Model - Genetic evaulation using maternal effekts - Random Regression and the test day model - Guest lectures on practical applications of genetic evaluation in pigs and cattle.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Copies of the slides are available on the net.

Literature

To be announced in the lectures.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Angewandte Zuchtwertschätzung für Nutztiere
  • Tue 13:15-15:00 (SOL A 3)
  • 13.05 Date 13:15-15:00 (CAB H 57)
  • 20.05 Date 13:15-15:00 (HG D 1.2)
1 h weekly

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