Abstract
To assess the implications of parentage assignation on herdsgenetic improvement nine microsatellite markers were used in order to structure the genealogy of a multisired Braford herd. All progeny (100%) had satisfactory paternity assignment, conversely the maternity verification analysis showed assignation errors up to 90%. Our results support the use of molecular tools to verify the pedigree structure in those herds with management systems that limit the proper registration of progeny at calving.
| Translated title of the contribution | Importance of parentage verification-assignment in Extensive multiple-sired breeding herds |
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| Original language | Spanish |
| Pages (from-to) | 53-60 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Revista Cientifica de la Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias de la Universidad del Zulia |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - 2010 |