being low (L), moderately (M), or highly (H) heritable (1 pt, 0.1 pts each). 4. Genetic Trait
Number of piglets/litter Milk yield Calving interval of beef cattle Ribeye area Conception at first
service Udder size and shape Growth efficiency in feeder pigs Fat thickness Weaning weight
Market weight Heritability L- L- 5. What are four factors that affect genetic progress? (1 pt, 0.25
pts each) a. b. C. d.
Solution
Number of litter is low Milk yield is medium ( 0.25 ) Calving interval in beef cattle low ( 0.05)
Rib eye area is high Conception at first service is low Under size and shape is medium Growth
effeciancy in feeder pigs is medium Fat thickness is high Weaning weight is high Market weight
is