Implementation of single-step genomic BREEDPLAN evaluations in Australian beef cattle

Author(s)
Johnston, David
Ferdosi, Mohammad
Connors, Natalie
Boerner, Vinzent
Cook, Jim
Girard, Christian
Swan, Andrew
Tier, Bruce
Publication Date
2018
Abstract
Single-step GBLUP (ssGBLUP) procedures have now been implemented into Australia's BREEDPLAN genetic evaluation system for beef cattle. This major remodelling required the development of many new features and modifications to existing procedures. The first requirement was the construction of a flexible but robust set of procedures for handling and processing of raw SNP genotypes to enable the construction of suitable genomic relationship matrices. The analytical processes were modified to replace with and for the explicit fitting of genetic groups. A new accuracy algorithm was developed and the solver was revised. Examples from Australian Angus and Brahman breeds comparing current BLUP evaluation with ssGBLUP are presented to show the resultant changes and effects of implementing the new genomic evaluations.
Citation
Proceedings of the World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production, v.Theory to Application 1, p. 269-277
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Language
en
Publisher
Massey University
Title
Implementation of single-step genomic BREEDPLAN evaluations in Australian beef cattle
Type of document
Conference Publication
Entity Type
Publication

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