Table 3 Genetic parameters 1 and standard errors for weaning and yearling weights per breed
From: Comparison of molecular breeding values based on within- and across-breed training in beef cattle
| Â | Weaning weight (kg) | Yearling weight (kg) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Breed | h2 | m2 | ram | h2 | m2 | ram |
Angus | 0.26±0.03 | 0.10±0.02 | −0.43±0.10 | 0.27±0.04 | 0.05±0.02 | 0.27±0.22 |
Red Angus | 0.34±0.04 | 0.08±0.02 | 0.03±0.15 | 0.28±0.05 | 0.04±0.02 | 0.17±0.23 |
Charolais | 0.13±0.03 | 0.10±0.02 | 0.14±0.16 | 0.29±0.04 | 0.04±0.01 | 0.60±0.19 |
Gelbvieh | 0.19±0.03 | 0.08±0.02 | −0.17±0.12 | 0.18±0.04 | 0.06±0.02 | −0.10±0.23 |
Hereford | 0.21±0.05 | 0.15±0.04 | −0.68±0.10 | 0.34±0.10 | 0.10±0.06 | −0.27±0.25 |
Limousin | 0.38±0.04 | 0.15±0.03 | −0.55±0.06 | 0.50±0.06 | 0.09±0.03 | −0.49±0.09 |
Simmental | 0.30±0.04 | 0.10±0.03 | −0.48±0.12 | 0.20±0.05 | 0.04±0.03 | −0.20±0.30 |