Balancing selection response and inbreeding by including predicted stabilised genetic contributions in selection decisions.docVIP

JR Brisbane JP Gibson University of Guelph, Centre for Genetic Improvement of Livestock, Department of Animal and Poultry Science, Guelph, ON N1G previously introduced for reducing inbreeding by including genetic relationships in selec- tion decisions. The new strategy includes predictions of stabilised genetic contributions of parents to descendants in selection decisions. An additive infinitesimal genetic model is assumed with discrete generations of selection and random mating of selected parents. Stochastic simulation is used to compare rates of inbreeding and genetic gain from the st