Abstract:Breeding programs using genomic information have become common in broilers. In broilers, the main traits for selection are body weight and feed efficiency. These traits are measured in both sexes and before sexual maturity. Thus, increases in genetic gain in broiler breeding programs due to the use of genomic information are attributable primarily to the increased accuracy of predicted breeding values of potential parents. As not all birds can be genotyped due to economic constraints, an optimal genotyping str… Show more
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