The structure of breeding programs
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What are the reasons for the difference between the structure of breeding programs?
- Ownership of the males and females
What does a breeding program or - scheme aim to achieve?
What is crucial in a breeding program?
- Accuracy
- Discipline of the active breeders
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What is a breeding program with a flat structure?
What is a breeding program with an open nucleus?
What is a breeding program with a closed nucleus and pyrimidal structure?
What is the result of a(n) (open) nucleus program?
What is a reason for closing the nucleus?
What is the benefit of a(n) (open) nucleus?
What is a potential issue of a(n) (open) nucleus?
Why is genomic selection atractive for commercial breeding companies?
- young animals that should have been progeny tested before they obtain an accurate breeding value an can be used intesively directly after puberty
What is the benefit of genomic selection?
How can the low selection intensity within dairy farms be increased with genomic selection?
- by the use of seced semen
What is a pyramidal structure in a breeding program?
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