Poultry

Breeding Value Prediction for Production Traits in Layers Using High-density SNP Markers

Authors: Anna Wolc (Iowa State University) , Christine Stricker (Applied Genetics Network) , Jesus Arango (Hy-Line International) , Petek Settar (Hy-Line International) , Janet E. Fulton (Hy-Line International) , Neil P. O'Sullivan (Hy-Line International) , Rudolf Preisinger (Lohmann Tierzucht GbmH) , David Habier (Iowa State University) , Rohan L. Fernando (Iowa State University) , Dorian J. Garrick (Iowa State University) , Susan J. Lamont (Iowa State University) , Jack C.M. Dekkers (Iowa State University)

Abstract

Accuracy of breeding values estimated by different methods using pedigree and high-density SNP genotypes in predicting the next generation in a commercial layer breeding line was evaluated. Early and late selection was considered. Use of markers increased accuracies up to two-fold for early selection and by up to 88% for late selection.

Keywords: ASL R2619

How to Cite: Wolc, A. , Stricker, C. , Arango, J. , Settar, P. , Fulton, J. E. , O'Sullivan, N. P. , Preisinger, R. , Habier, D. , Fernando, R. L. , Garrick, D. J. , Lamont, S. J. & Dekkers, J. C. (2011) “Breeding Value Prediction for Production Traits in Layers Using High-density SNP Markers”, Iowa State University Animal Industry Report. 8(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/ans_air-180814-680