Selection index and introduction to mixed model methods /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Van Vleck, L. Dale (Lloyd Dale), 1933-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boca Raton : CRC Press, [1993]
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Parameters, statistics and expected values
  • Little about matrix algebra
  • Quantifying the simple mendelian model
  • Short summation on population genetics
  • Genes identical by descent-the basis of genetic likeness
  • Genetic values and genetic covariances
  • Selection index
  • Determining the coefficients for selection index equations
  • Sire evaluation, example of application of selection index
  • Probability statements about true value
  • Superiority of selected groups
  • Selection index flow chart for single traits
  • Selection with more than one trait measured
  • Using records on all traits of relatives
  • Selection index for categorical data
  • Selection for embedded traits: maternal effects
  • Selection when traits influenced by grandmaternal and maternal effects
  • Fetal effects model (sire of fetus effect)
  • Cytoplasmic effects model
  • Selection for traits with nonlinear economic value
  • Restricted selection
  • Index and economic values in retrospect
  • Introduction to mixed model prediction
  • Prediction from linear models
  • Least squares equations: one-way classification model.
  • (cont) Animal model
  • Sire models
  • Computing the inverse of the additive relationship matrix
  • Models with animals related
  • Sire models with some relationships
  • Variance of prediction errors
  • Numerical example of animal model with different constraints
  • Creating and solving least squares and mixed model equations
  • Models for crossbreeding
  • Flow chart for mixed model equations
  • Estimation of genetic parameters using simple statistical models
  • Summation and dot notation
  • Expected values
  • Repeatability
  • Heritability
  • Genetic, environmental and phenotypic correlations
  • Monte Carlo simulation
  • Generating random standard normal variables.