Bayesian analysis of genetic backgrounds
of twinning rate in Thoroughbred horses

The objectives of this study were: to evaluate the numerical efficiency of Gibbs sampling algorithm in an animal threshold model with single gene effect and to verify a hypothesis about a single locus determining twinning rate in Polish Thoroughbred horse population. The properties of implemented algorithm were illustrated with the use of several simulated data sets. The real data set of 1859 mares with full pedigree information was analysed. For these data the hypothesis has been not rejected. It indicates a major gene segregation for horse twinning rate.

CITATIONS (3):

Bayesian and REML analysis of twinning and fertility in Thoroughbred horses
S. Mucha, A. Wolc, T. Szwaczkowski
Livestock Science

CrossRef

Modelling for the inheritance of multiple births and fertility in endangered equids: Determining risk factors and genetic parameters in donkeys (Equus asinus)
F.J. Navas, J. Jordana, A.K. McLean, J.M. León, C.J. Barba, A. Arando, J.V. Delgado
Research in Veterinary Science

CrossRef

Mixed Model Studies on Inheritance of Reproductive Traits in Laying Hens – A Bayesian Approach
E. Skotarczak, T. Szwaczkowski, K. Moliński, A. Dobek
Poultry Science

CrossRef

Submit your paper

Instructions for Authors

Archive

Send by email

Exogenous fibrolytic enzymes improve carbohydrate digestion in exercising horses

Nutrient composition and in vitro digestion parameters of Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus L.) herbage at different maturity stages in horse and ruminant

Identification of major animal genes in field collected data by use of statistical methods. A review

A comparison of digestibility coefficients of nutrients in horse feeds as determined by conventional and lignin methods

The effect of training on plasma L-carnitine metabolism in purebred Arabian horses

Indexes

Keywords index

Topics index

Authors index

ISSN:

1230-1388

Assigning DOI numbers, introducing articles from supplements and recent publications to POL-index database, maintaining anti-plagiarism detection, electronic system to proceed manuscripts and webpage of the Journal with interactive pdf files, and language correction of manuscripts published in Journal of Animal and Feed Sciences are financed in the years 2018–2019 by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education from the funds for science popularization activities, Agreement No. 631/P-DUN/2018.