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Table 1 Genetic parameters used in the multi-breed model

From: Comparison of joint versus purebred genomic evaluation in the French multi-breed dairy goat population

Trait

Genetic variance

Heritability

Repeatability

Milk yield

11665.48

0.30

0.50

Fat yield

14.26

0.30

0.50

Protein yield

9.04

0.30

0.50

Fat content

8.73

0.50

0.70

Protein content

2.32

0.50

0.70

Somatic cell score

0.30

0.20

0.47

Udder floor position

0.30

0.31

-

Udder shape

0.59

0.34

-

Rear udder attachment

0.42

0.27

-

Fore udder

0.34

0.29

-

Teat angle

0.20

0.29

-

  1. Repeatability is not modeled for udder type traits.