@inproceedings{a69e7b16b08e42d0a95e5261cd247b9e,
title = "Estimated breeding values of sires predict average progeny performance",
abstract = "Estimated breeding values (EBVs) reflect the genetic merit of animals. Therefore, ranking of animals based on EBVs assists with selection for particular traits. Sires pass half their genes onto their progeny. Thus, half of the differences in sire EBVs are expected to be reflected in their mean progeny performance. The aim of this study was to analyse whether across-herd EBVs of sires in the National Pig Improvement Program (NPIP) (Crump and Hermesch, 2003) could predict half of the difference in progeny performance for average daily gain (ADG) and back fat (BF).",
keywords = "Animal Breeding",
author = "Anna Hansson and Susanne Hermesch",
year = "2005",
language = "English",
isbn = "0975837907",
series = "Manipulating Pig Production",
publisher = "Australasian Pig Science Association Inc",
number = "10",
pages = "100--100",
editor = "JE Paterson",
booktitle = "Proceedings of the Tenth Biennial Conference of the Australasian Pig Science Association (APSA)",
note = "APSA 2005: 10th Biennial Conference of the Australasian Pig Science Association ; Conference date: 27-11-2005 Through 30-11-2005",
}