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• Multiple Trait Evaluation
  ...otypic traits are evaluated at the same time. Reasons for doing a multiple-trait genetic evaluation include greater prediction [[Accuracy| accuracy]] and re ...For single traits with breeding values as the only random effect the mixed-model equations take the form
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• Ultrasound rib eye area
  To use this, add &preload=Template:Trait to the URL after Place brief trait definition/description here
  3 KB (465 words) - 17:10, 21 October 2021
• Ultrasound back fat thickness
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  3 KB (491 words) - 17:08, 21 October 2021
• Hot Carcass Weight
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  2 KB (364 words) - 13:50, 13 April 2021
• Ribeye Area
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• Yearling Weight
  ...ore post-weaning growth and a more accurate measure of the yearling weight trait<ref>American Angus Association. 2019. Adjusted 365-Day Yearling Weight. htt ...ights are reported. Yearling weight is also sometimes used as an indicator trait for other EPDs such as Mature Weight.<ref>Bormann, J.M., 2010. Data Collect
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• Back Fat Thickness
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  3 KB (433 words) - 13:49, 13 April 2021
• Ultrasound intramuscular fat
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  3 KB (447 words) - 17:08, 21 October 2021
• Heterogeneous variance
  ...ften the heterogeneous variance between groups results from differences in trait expression by, for example, breed and/or sex. This difference in variance ...e heterogenous is when different procedures are used to measure or score a trait between groups of cattle. For example, it is apparent that using a [[Hoof
  4 KB (656 words) - 15:09, 13 April 2021
• Calving Difficulty
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  5 KB (766 words) - 19:07, 3 February 2022
• Marbling score
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  4 KB (556 words) - 16:51, 7 February 2022
• Birth Weight
  Place brief trait definition/description here ...y to improve [[Calving Difficulty | direct calving ease]]. However, single-trait selection for lighter birth weight or shorter gestation intervals may reduc
  5 KB (822 words) - 20:54, 19 May 2022
• Parasite egg count
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  3 KB (426 words) - 14:00, 13 April 2021
• Contemporary Groups
  In general, ET calves, multiple births, and freemartins are separated into their own contemporary groups. T ==Contemporary Grouping Components by Trait==
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• Scrotal Circumference
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  4 KB (587 words) - 13:48, 13 April 2021
• Bovine respiratory disease (BRD)
  ...evaluation systems. However, BRD susceptibility is clearly a very valuable trait <ref>Neibergs, H. L., J. S. Neibergs, A. J. Wojtowicz, J. F. Taylor, C. M. ...e same source being grouped), we feel this would be the best compromise in model fitting.  This approach would also allow correlation structures amongst pe
  12 KB (1,787 words) - 14:00, 13 April 2021
• Gain
  ...the generation of [[Expected Progeny Difference | EPDs]]. Because of the multiple sources of gain data, it is essential for organizations providing EPDs to r ...yearling weight would require a second maternal effect be included in the model, making it a larger problem to solve without improving the quality of the r
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• Weaning Weight
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  7 KB (1,034 words) - 20:53, 19 May 2022
• Feed Intake
  across a diversity of diets, and increases the comparability across multiple tests and ..., this issue can be overcome by producing feed intake EPDs from a sensible model that includes post-weaning gain and weaning weight as correlated traits<ref
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• Expected Progeny Difference
  ...indices]] incorporate EPD information and are the best tools for multiple-trait selection. Nevertheless, there is often confusion surrounding the best too ...mals in the population, G is the genotypic value of the individual for the trait and E represents the environmental effect on the animal’s performance<ref
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