Girolando breed genetic improvement program - Sire summary - Progeny test results - July/2015.
Girolando breed genetic improvement program - Sire summary - Progeny test results - July/2015.
Author(s): SILVA, M. V. G. B.; MARTINS, M. F.; PAIVA, L. DE C.; CEMBRANELLI, M. DE A. R.; ARBEX, W. A.; ALVES, B. R. C.; PANETTO, J. C. do C.; CARVALHO, B. C. de
Summary: The Girolando breed progeny test was established in 1997, as a result of the partnership between Girolando and Embrapa Dairy Cattle. In 2007, the Programa de Melhoramento Genético da Raça Girolando? PMGG (Genetic Improvement Program of the Girolando Breed) was implemented. Besides interacting with previously existing initiatives of the Girolando Breeders Association, such as the genealogical register service, the progeny test and the dairy control service, the PMGG launched the Linear Evaluation System (SLAG). The main objectives of the PMGG comprises identification of genetically superior individuals, the technically-oriented multiplication of genetics, the evaluation of economic traits and the promotion of sustainable dairy activities. The program have yielded impressive results. The Girolando breed semen sales increases faster than any other breed in Brazil.
Publication year: 2015
Types of publication: Books
Unit: Embrapa Dairy Cattle
Keywords: Gado de leite, Melhoramento genético, Melhoria, Raça girolando, dairy cattle
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