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Estimation of genetic parameters and design of a breeding programme for a llama population in the High Andes of Bolivia
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| Coordinating organisation: | Institute of Animal Production in the Tropics and Subtropics (480) |
| Description: | Livestock breeding predominates in the agriculture on the High Andes in Bolivia, because of the extreme environment that limits the cultivation of crop plants. Genetic improvement of the various performances can lead to small but cumulative increases in the efficiency of production. The genetic basis of performance (meat and fibre production, fertility and longevity) is not yet sufficiently characerised. Estimates for heritabilities and genetic or phenotypic correlations between traits are not available. The scope of the project is to provide this type of information and to investigate possible pathways for practical selection. Calculations about the comparative efficiency of different selection schemes will be carried out and suggestions about possible practical breeding plans will be presented. |
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| Start: | 1999-10-01 |
| End: | 2004-12-31 |
| Species: | Llama |
| Total number of staff: | 1 |
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| ARD-theme: | animal husbandry/technologies animal genetic resources biodiversity ecological agriculture development policies |
| Target country: | Bolivia |
| Commodity: | other |
| Ecosystem: | tropical highlands |
| Activity: | research production |
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| Participating organisations: | 1 |
| Last editing: | 2006-05-03 11:55:38 |