Table 2 Parameter description, units and values for key inputs driving the recursive model of estimated benefits
From: Genetic benefits of genomic selection breeding programmes considering foreign sire contributions
Parameter description | Units | Value |
|---|---|---|
Standard deviations of the true breeding goal (\(G\)) | Standard deviations | 1 |
Base genetic trend | Standard deviations | 0.100 |
Base genetic trend in FOR | Standard deviations | 0.105 |
Starting genetic merit of PV cows | Standard deviations | − 0.65 |
Starting genetic merit of PV SB sires | Standard deviations | − 0.59 |
Percentage of cows from PV herds sired by SB | Percentage | 5 |
Base AC GS sire reliability | Reliability | 0.45 |
Base AC DP sire reliability | Reliability | 0.80 |
Base FOR sire reliability | Reliability | 0.70 |