Table 1 Variance components and heritability estimates for each trait
From: Genomic prediction of breeding values for carcass traits in Nellore cattle
Trait | Estimates | ||
|---|---|---|---|
\(\varvec{\sigma}_{{\mathbf{a}}}^{2}\) | \(\varvec{\sigma}_{\varvec{e}}^{2}\) | h2 (SD) | |
Rib eye area (cm2) | 10.88 | 41.71 | 0.20 (0.10) |
Backfat thickness (mm) | 0.30 | 3.31 | 0.08 (0.06) |
Hot carcass weight (kg) | 47.80 | 238.25 | 0.17 (0.07) |