Publication: Estimation of additive genetic, dominance, and mate sire variances for fertility traits in Thai native (Pradu Hang Dam) chickens
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2021-12-01
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15737438
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Mahidol University
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Tropical Animal Health and Production. Vol.53, No.1 (2021)
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Suphunnee Mookprom, Monchai Duangjinda, Somsook Puangdee, Wootichai Kenchaiwong, Wuttigrai Boonkum Estimation of additive genetic, dominance, and mate sire variances for fertility traits in Thai native (Pradu Hang Dam) chickens. Tropical Animal Health and Production. Vol.53, No.1 (2021). doi:10.1007/s11250-020-02485-2 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/75535
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Estimation of additive genetic, dominance, and mate sire variances for fertility traits in Thai native (Pradu Hang Dam) chickens
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The objective of this study was to compare the appropriate models used to estimate the value of genetic parameters in fertility traits: fertility (FER), hatchability of fertile eggs (HOF), and hatchability of eggs set (HOS) in Thai native (Pradu Hang Dam) chickens. Data were collected for each fertility trait from 3435 test-week records from 715 hens, 158 mate sires, and 972 pedigree animals. Three random regression models were analyzed: model 1 (M1: A + PE) was adjusted by using additive genetic and permanent environmental effects. Model 2 (M2: A + PE + D) was adjusted by using the dominance effect. Finally, model 3 (M3: A + MS + PE + D) was adjusted by using the mate sire effect. The results found the low heritability of FER (M1 to M3), HOF (M1 to M3), and HOS (M1 to M3) ranged from 0.031–0.040, 0.037–0.066, and 0.040–0.059, respectively. Adjustment for the dominance and mate sire effects in M3 reduced the upward bias in heritability and improved the accuracy of variance component estimates compared to M1 and M2. In conclusion, the genetic evaluation for FER, HOF, and HOS can include the dominance and MS effects to increase the accuracy of evaluation of breeding values and plan for mate selection in breeding programs.