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selection index

Definition

The selection index of an animal is its estimated aggregate breeding value for multiple traits, weighted according to their relative (usually economic) contribution to the overall breeding goal.

References

  1. Willis M. 1991 Dalton's Introduction to Practical Animal Breeding. 3 ed. Blackwell Scientific Publications.
  2. Willam, Alfons, Simianer, Henner 2017 Züchterische Grundlagen. German Tierzucht. 2 ed. Verlag Eugen Ulmer GmbH & Co, Stuttgart, DEU. pp. 125-187.
Creator: Michael Rubinigg
Relationships
selection index

subclass of

aggregate breeding value

has subclass

n/a
Properties

Label

selection index

EUPH Code (UID)

[2995]

EUPH IRI

https://app.pollinatorhub.eu/vocabulary/classes/2995

Descriptor

n/a

Created

2023-01-23

Updated

2025-10-10
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Class

Author: Michael Rubinigg

Definition

Author: Michael Rubinigg

Translation

Authors: Michael Rubinigg, Michael Rubinigg

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Language Expression Contributed By Status
English
selection index

Compound noun, Singular

Michael Rubinigg
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German
Selektions-Index

Compound noun, Masculine, Singular

Michael Rubinigg
Approved
German
geschätzter Gesamtzuchtwert

Compound noun, Masculine, Singular

Michael Rubinigg
Approved