Validation of the evaluation of longevity by weighted analysis

We applied the Interbull validation methodology, a widely accepted method in animal breeding, to assess novel weighted and nonweighted repeatability models for the prediction of breeding values for longevity in Czech Holstein cattle. The population included in the estimation also contained 58 704 an...

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Main Authors: Daniela Fulínová, Jiří Bauer, Luboš Vostrý
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Published: Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences 2025-01-01
Series:Czech Journal of Animal Science
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Online Access:https://cjas.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/cjs-202501-0002_validation-of-the-evaluation-of-longevity-by-weighted-analysis.php
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description We applied the Interbull validation methodology, a widely accepted method in animal breeding, to assess novel weighted and nonweighted repeatability models for the prediction of breeding values for longevity in Czech Holstein cattle. The population included in the estimation also contained 58 704 animals with genotypes. Performance records from 1 055 814 cows in the full dataset and from 831 995 cows in the trimmed dataset were used for evaluation. Both linear models included effects of herd-year-period, animal, permanent environment, and correction for milk production of individual cows in relation to herd average lactation curve, differing only in the use of weighs. The average reliability of the validation bulls increased in the full dataset from 0.85 without weight to 0.91 in the model with weight. This increase was also apparent in the trimmed dataset (from 0.42 to 0.50). Both models showed considerable inflation of genomic breeding values (GEBVs) by Interbull validation and did not manifest distinct benefits supporting their use in the routine evaluation of Czech Holstein cattle in the Czech Republic.
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spelling doaj-art-0a83478a28bc480fbd1e5f528ba55f1f2025-08-20T03:11:16ZengCzech Academy of Agricultural SciencesCzech Journal of Animal Science1212-18191805-93092025-01-01701172510.17221/157/2024-CJAScjs-202501-0002Validation of the evaluation of longevity by weighted analysisDaniela Fulínová0Jiří Bauer1Luboš Vostrý2Department of Genetics and Breeding, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Prague, Czech RepublicCzech Moravian Breeders' Corporation, Hradistko, Czech RepublicDepartment of Genetics and Breeding, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Prague, Czech RepublicWe applied the Interbull validation methodology, a widely accepted method in animal breeding, to assess novel weighted and nonweighted repeatability models for the prediction of breeding values for longevity in Czech Holstein cattle. The population included in the estimation also contained 58 704 animals with genotypes. Performance records from 1 055 814 cows in the full dataset and from 831 995 cows in the trimmed dataset were used for evaluation. Both linear models included effects of herd-year-period, animal, permanent environment, and correction for milk production of individual cows in relation to herd average lactation curve, differing only in the use of weighs. The average reliability of the validation bulls increased in the full dataset from 0.85 without weight to 0.91 in the model with weight. This increase was also apparent in the trimmed dataset (from 0.42 to 0.50). Both models showed considerable inflation of genomic breeding values (GEBVs) by Interbull validation and did not manifest distinct benefits supporting their use in the routine evaluation of Czech Holstein cattle in the Czech Republic.https://cjas.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/cjs-202501-0002_validation-of-the-evaluation-of-longevity-by-weighted-analysis.phpcattlegenomic evaluationlinear modelrepeatability model
spellingShingle Daniela Fulínová
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Luboš Vostrý
Validation of the evaluation of longevity by weighted analysis
Czech Journal of Animal Science
cattle
genomic evaluation
linear model
repeatability model
title Validation of the evaluation of longevity by weighted analysis
title_full Validation of the evaluation of longevity by weighted analysis
title_fullStr Validation of the evaluation of longevity by weighted analysis
title_full_unstemmed Validation of the evaluation of longevity by weighted analysis
title_short Validation of the evaluation of longevity by weighted analysis
title_sort validation of the evaluation of longevity by weighted analysis
topic cattle
genomic evaluation
linear model
repeatability model
url https://cjas.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/cjs-202501-0002_validation-of-the-evaluation-of-longevity-by-weighted-analysis.php
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