Animal Trait Correlation Database

 Cattle Trait Details

Carcass conformation score (CARCONF)
Trait ID :7123
Mean : 5.84 (scale varies)
Standard deviation : 1.40
Heritability :0.12
Variance :1.61
Genetic variance on mother side : 
Genetic variance on father side : 
Permanent environmental variance : 
Temporary environmental variance : 

Reference

Hickey J M, Keane M G, Kenny D A, Cromie A R, Veerkamp R F, (2007)

Genetic parameters for EUROP carcass traits within different groups of cattle in Ireland

Journal of Animal Science, 85 (2): 314-21

Additional information about the trait :

Description :Visual or imaging assessment scoring the degree of carcass development, particularly in the areas of the round, back, and shoulder
Measure unit :scale varies

Annotated data to this trait:

 26 QTL/SNP associations are found on this trait 12 correlartion records are linked with this trait 7 heritability measurements are reported on this trait
 

 

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