- Turkish Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
- Vol: 38 Issue: 5
- Estimation of genetic and phenotypic parameters for daily milk yield of Black Bengal does
Estimation of genetic and phenotypic parameters for daily milk yield of Black Bengal does
Authors : Md. Mohan Mia, Mobarak Akter Md. Yahia Khandoker
Pages : 469-473
Doi:10.3906/vet-1312-30
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Publication Date : 9999-12-31
Article Type : Makaleler
Abstract :The objective of this study was to evaluate the genetic and phenotypic parameters for daily milk yield (DMY) in Black Bengal does. Genetic parameters were estimated using a residual maximum likelihood procedure, fitting an animal model while ignoring maternal genetic or permanent environmental effects. The least squares mean for DMY was 354.76 g. DMY was significantly (P < 0.01) affected by parity, litter size, and season of kidding. The heritability of DMY was low (0.15) and the fact that the trait can only be measured in females suggests that progeny testing may be the best sire selection method for this trait.Keywords : Black Bengal does, daily milk yield, heritability, genetic parameters, fixed factors