A general review of competition genetic effects with an emphasis on swine breeding

Authors

C. Y. Chen, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Rodger K. Morota, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
S. Newman, Genus - PIC NA
L. D. Van Vleck, USDA-ARSFollow

Date of this Version

2007

Citation

Genetics and Molecular Research 6 (3): pp. 594-606 (2007).

Comments

Copyright © 2007 FUNPEC-RP. Used by permission.

Abstract

A review of previous studies is presented on estimates of genetic parameters and responses to selection with traditional breeding approaches, on correlations between agonistic behavior and growth performance, and on theoretical frameworks for selection incorporating interactions among individuals and on practical methods for incorporating competition effects in breeding programs.