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Table 4 Bias of estimated breeding values for the studied traits based on pedigree-based best linear unbiased prediction (PBLUP), single-step genomic best linear unbiased prediction (ssGBLUP), structural equation PBLUP (SEPBLUP), and the structural equation ssGBLUP (SEssGBLUP))

From: Accuracy of breeding values for production traits in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) using recursive models with or without genomics

Trait

PBLUP

SEPBLUP

ssGBLUP

SEssGBLUP

Feed conversion ratio

0.94 ± 0.17

0.94 ± 0.17

0.95 ± 0.17

0.95 ± 0.17

Residual feed intake

0.79 ± 0.12

0.79 ± 0.12

0.80 ± 0.12

0.81 ± 0.12

Body weight

0.82 ± 0.03

0.86 ± 0.03

0.83 ± 0.03

0.89 ± 0.03

Breast meat yield

1.41 ± 0.21

1.40 ± 0.20

1.38 ± 0.21

1.38 ± 0.20

Walking score

0.73 ± 0.04

0.78 ± 0.04

0.75 ± 0.04

0.82 ± 0.04