Joint analysis of longitudinal feed intake and single recorded production traits in pigs using a novel Horizontal model

• Published in: Journal of animal science Vol. 95; no. 3; p. 1050
• Main Authors: Shirali, M, Strathe, A B, Mark, T, Nielsen, B, Jensen, J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.03.2017
• Subjects: Animals; Body Composition; Breeding; Eating - genetics; Environment; Female; Genetic Variation; Male; Models, Genetic; Regression Analysis; Swine - genetics; Swine - physiology

A novel Horizontal model is presented for multitrait analysis of longitudinal traits through random regression analysis combined with single recorded traits. Weekly ADFI on test for Danish Duroc, Landrace, and Yorkshire boars were available from the national test station and were collected from 30 t...