Posters: Sheep and Goats Breeding (Group 2)

Tuesday, August 19, 2014: 10:00 AM-10:30 AM
Posters (The Westin Bayshore)
Moderators:
Julius van der Werf and John C McEwan
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GENETIC IMPROVEMENT OF SHEEP IN IRELAND
Thierry Pabiou, Irish Cattle Breeding Federation; Tim Byrne, AbacusBio ltd; Eamon Wall, SheepIreland; Noirin McHugh, Teagasc Moorepark
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ASIP and MC1R Mutations Causing Black Coat Colour in Five Swedish Sheep Breeds
Christina M Rochus, GenPhySE, INRA; Sofia Mikko, Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences; Anna Näsholm, Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences; Anna M Johansson, Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
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Relationships of Faecal Worm Egg Count with Body Weight and Male Fertility In South African Merinos
Puleng Agathah Malineo Matebesi-Ranthimo, University of the Free State; Schalk WP Cloete, Universikty of Stellenbosch; Japie B. van Wyk, University of the Free State; J.J. Olivier, Directorate Animal Sciences
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Null Genetic Differentiation among Flocks Contributing to the Ripollesa Sheep Herdboob
Joaquim Casellas, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona; Marta Fina, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona; Ramon Bach, ANCRI; Jesus Piedrafita, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
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Breech strike indicator traits for Merino sheep in non-seasonal rainfall environments
Tracie L Bird-Gardiner, NSW Department of Primary Industries; Daniel J Brown, Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit, UNE; Jen L Smith, CSIRO Animal, Food and Health Sciences; Sue Mortimer, NSW DPI; Gordon Refshauge, NSW Department of Primary Industries
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Genetic Parameters and QTL Detection for Milking Speed in Dairy Alpine and Saanen Goats
Isabelle Palhière, INRA, UMR 1388 GenPhySE; Hélène Larroque, INRA, UMR 1388 GenPhySE; Clément Virginie, Institut de l'Elevage; Gwenola Tosser-Klopp, INRA, UMR1388 GenPhySE; Rupp Rachel, INRA, UMR 1388 GenPhySE
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Genetic Parameters and Trends for Hogget Live weight, Wrinkle score and Scrotal traits in Merino Lines Divergently Selected for the Ability of Ewes to rear Multiples
Japie B. van Wyk, University of the Free State; Schalk WP Cloete, Directorate Animal Sciences; Buks JJ Olivier, Directorate Animal Sciences
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Effects of buck and doe size on the growth performance and survival of their progeny
Donald R Kugonza, Department of Agricultural Production, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), Makerere University,; Max F. Rothschild, Iowa State University; Kenneth J Stalder, Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Iowa State University
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Relative Economic Value for Merino Sheep in South Africa
Arno Van Graan, Agricultural Research Council
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Genetics of sheep health traits
Noirin McHugh, Teagasc Moorepark; Stephen Potterton, Sheep Ireland; Eamon Wall, SheepIreland; Thierry Pabiou, Irish Cattle Breeding Federation
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Genetic association between body measurements and weight in Santa Inês sheep
Elisa J. Oliveira, Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto - Departamento de Genética (USP/FMRP); Lenira El Faro, SAA/APTA/Instituto de Zootecnia-Centro de Bovinos de Corte; Anielly P. Freitas, SAA/APTA/Instituto de Zootecnia-Centro de Bovinos de Corte; Flavia F. Simili, SAA/APTA/Instituto de Zootecnia-Centro de Bovinos de Corte; Aníbal E. Vercesi Filho, SAA/APTA/Instituto de Zootecnia-Centro de Bovinos de Corte; Maria Lucia P. Lima, SAA/APTA/Instituto de Zootecnia-Centro de Bovinos de Corte; Ricardo L.D. Costa, SAA/APTA/Instituto de Zootecnia-Centro de Bovinos de Corte; Claudia C. P. Paz, Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto - Departamento de Genética (USP/FMRP)
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Genomic breeding schemes in French Lacaune and Manech dairy sheep: design and expected genetic gain
Diane Buisson, CDEO; Gilles Lagriffoul, Idele; Guillaume Baloche, INRA, UMR 1388 GenPhySE; Xavier Aguerre, CDEO; Patrick Boulenc, Ovitest; Francis Fidelle, CDEO; Gilles Fregeat, OS Upra Lacaune; Béatrice Giral-Viala, Ovitest; Pascal Guibert, Confédération Générale de Roquefort; Patrice Panis, Confédération Générale de Roquefort; Claude Soulas, CDEO; Jean-Michel Astruc, Idele; Francis Barillet, INRA, UMR 1388 GenPhySE
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Assessment of genetic variation for resistance to mastitis in Valle del Belice dairy sheep: a survival analysis approach
Marco Tolone, Università degli Studi di Palermo; José M Yáñez, University of Chile; Anna M Sutera, Università degli Studi di Palermo; Luisa M Scatassa, IZS della Sicilia “A. Mirri”; Baldassare Portolano, Università degli Studi di Palermo
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Genetic effects of αs1-casein locus on estimated cheese yields in Italian Alpine and Saanen goats
Stefano Frattini, University of Milan - Department of Veterinary Science and Public Health