Working Document Series Open Access Random regression analyses using B-spline functions to model the growth of large white pigs E.D. Ilatsia · D.K. Kios · G.O. Oduho · V.O. Ouko +1 more The pigs industry in Kenya has faced many challenges, among them poor animal genetic resource base. To partly address this, genetic parameters were estimated using B-spline functions in random regression models for weight of Large White pi… RUF-37049 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Genetic and phenotypic evaluation of Zimbabwean Jersey cattle towards the development of a selection index T.E. Halimani · E.V Imbayawro-Chikosi · E.M. Missanjo A multitrait selection index for Zimbabwean Jersey cattle was constructed using 10 986 records (305-day) from 25 herds with calving period from 1996 to 2008 using data from the Livestock Identification Trust. Genetic and phenotypic paramet… RUF-34915 2010 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2015