Genome-wide selection in dairy cattle: use of genetic algorithms in the estimation of molecular breeding values

A procedure has been developed for the prediction of genetic merit and the simultaneous assessment of multiple genotypes for subsequent use in gene detection. The system utilises a large volume of genotype information but ignores pedigree. With a simple additive model of inheritance, high correlations between estimates of molecular breeding value and highly reliable progeny test estimated breeding values were observed (0.70–0.77)

Genome-wide selection in dairy cattle: use of genetic\ud algorithms in the estimation of molecular breeding values\ud

A procedure has been developed for the prediction of genetic merit and the simultaneous assessment of multiple genotypes for subsequent use in gene detection. The system utilises a large volume of genotype information but ignores pedigree. With a simple additive model of inheritance, high correlations\ud between estimates of molecular breeding value and highly reliable progeny test estimated breeding values were observed (0.70–0.77)