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Table 5 Estimates of regression coefficients on heterozygosity for Norwegian Landrace for Model 2

From: Effects of heterozygosity on performance of purebred and crossbred pigs

Trait

Estimate (SE)

Estimate/σ ap

Total number born

16.05 (1.60)*

4.69

Stillborn

− 1.73 (0.76)

− 1.12

Dead piglets at 3 weeks

− 0.83 (1.13)

− 0.46

Litter weight at 3 weeks, kg

43.44 (6.10)*

2.32

Litter variance at 3 weeks

− 0.16 (0.24)

− 0.41

Shoulder lesions of sow at weaning

− 0.51 (0.37)

− 0.62

Body condition score of sow at weaning

1.43 (0.44)

1.52

  1. * Regression coefficient significantly different from zero at P < 0.05
  2. aRegression coefficient divided by phenotypic standard deviation