Estimation of body composition in live animals by use of computerized tomography.docVIP

a priori information can be used more efficiently and flexibly. In the present paper the relative efficiencies of four methods, two Blup versions, Contemporary Comparison and certain conditions two quasi-independent breeding values were estimated. The higher the correlation between these independent estimates the better the method. The results show considerable differences between the methods and indicate a superiority of Blup. Effect of selection on the base of performance test and progeny test M. KOWNACKI ul. Dluga 24 m. 12,00-238 Warszawa, Poland The comparative selection of mice was conducted on the base of performance test and progeny formed : From heterozygous population three experimental populations were The first population was selected on the base of performance test consisted 120 mice In the second population selection was conducted on the base of the progeny test. The population also consisted of 120 mice (30 a d + The control population was not selected. In every generation chosen at random and one male was mated with 3 females in order to obtain the next generation. Selection was conducted on the base of highest weight gains between the 3rd and second litter was used litter (the for selection because of the necessity of comparing the results with group 2 selected on the base of their progeny). The selection was carried out for 12 Evaluating animals on the base of performance test prowed to give much better selection results than on when selection progeny test. Direct selection response was higher was conducted on the base of performance test, than on the progeny test. Estimation of body composition in live animals by use of computerized tomography *Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding 0 Agricultural University of Norway, As-NLH, Norway ** Ullevaal Hospital, Kirekveien 166, Oslo 1, Norway Computerized Tomography means a presentation of anatomical information by compu- t