Hierarchical Bayes multiple-breed inference with an application to genetic evaluation of a Nelore-Hereford population

Journal of Animal Science

Volumn 82, Issue 6, 2004, Pages 1589-1601

  Cardoso, F F ^a,b   Tempelman, R J ^a,c  

^a MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b EMBRAPA CERRADOS   (Brazil)

^c 1205 Anthony Hall ^*  (United States)

Author keywords

Bayesian Inference; Beef Cattle; Crossbreeding; Genetic Evaluation; Multiple Breed; Postweaning Gain

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA; BOS TAURUS;

EID: 2642537852     PISSN: 00218812     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2527/2004.8261589x     Document Type: Article

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