Genetics of Feed Efficiency in Laying Hens
- Anna Wolc (Iowa State University)
- 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)
- Rohan L Fernando (Iowa State University)
- Dorian J. Garrick (Iowa State University)
- Jack C. M. Dekkers (Iowa State University)
Abstract
Feed efficiency data from multiple generations of a brown egg layer line were analyzed with pedigree- and marker-based methods. Marker information improved accuracy of estimated breeding values (EBV), especially for long-term prediction. Several regions in the genome were found to be associated with feed consumption and efficiency.
Keywords: Animal Science
How to Cite:
Wolc, A., Arango, J., Settar, P., Fulton, J. E., O'Sullivan, N. P., Preisinger, R., Fernando, R. L., Garrick, D. J. & Dekkers, J. C., (2014) “Genetics of Feed Efficiency in Laying Hens”, Iowa State University Animal Industry Report 11(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/ans_air-180814-1178
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