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Estimating breeding values with the animal model is very useful in case of missing phenotypes because the genetic relationships with animals that do have a phenotype allow for estimation of breeding values for animals without phenotypes. But even if the own phenotype is available it still has added value to mass selection because it can make use of the additional information on performance of related animals. This gives a more accurate estimated breeding value.
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DefinitionThe Animal Model is a genetic statistical model that combines the information on phenotypes of related animals to achieve a better estimate of the breeding value of an animal. Important advantages are:
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