introduction: genetic resources in any country are valuable materials which needed to be conserved for a sustainable agriculture. an animal phenotype is generally affected by genetic and environmental factors. to increase mean performance in a population under consideration not only environmental conditions, but also genetic potential of the animals should be improved. although, environmental i...

This is an oversimplification, but it will work for this discussion. An animal’s phenotype is observed or measured, but the animal’s breeding value is what is of interest to the sheep breeder. Unfortunately, it is not possible to know the true genetic merit of an animal for a particular trait. Therefore, in order to make selection decisions, its breeding value must be estimated. The animal’s ow...

Abstract. The purpose of the research is to develop a comprehensive assessment system with new indicators feed behavior and conversion in Duroc pigs based on selection index. Research methods. Herdsman database was used, which includes processing data fattening characteristics feeding 764 heads that have passed test at automatic stations. 13 were evaluated, 7 6 – characteristics. evaluation bre...