Publications by authors named "Karla Mendonca Vaz"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to estimate growth curves and genetic parameters for Nellore cattle in the Pantanal region of Brazil using random regression methodology on a large dataset of calf weights.
- The research considered various fixed effects, including sex, year of birth, and environmental factors, and showed that calves from the dry season had higher average weights compared to those from other seasons.
- Results revealed high direct heritability estimates for growth traits (0.35 to 0.75) and low maternal heritability estimates (0.03 to 0.08), suggesting that the random regression approach can help improve selective breeding strategies for future generations.
