Search Results - "Muasya, T.K."

Optimization of response to selection using genomic selection in indigenous chicken breeding programmes by Ndung'u, C.W, Muasya, T.K, Okeno, T.O

“…This study tested the hypothesis that the use of pooled genetic and phenotypic parameters and genomic selection would optimize selection response in indigenous…”
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Genetic and phenotypic parameters for test day milk yield of Sahiwal cattle in the semi-arid tropics by Ilatsia, E. D., Muasya, T. K., Muhuyi, W. B., Kahi, A. K.

“…A total of 19 376 test day (TD) milk yield records from the first three lactations of 1618 cows daughters of 162 sires were used to estimate genetic and…”
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Meta-analysis of genetic parameters for traits of economic importance for beef cattle in the tropics by Gathura, D.M., Muasya, T.K., Kahi, A.K.

“…•Heritability estimates were affected by method of estimation, location and year (time) when they were estimated.•The weighted parameter estimates can be used…”
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Short-term oestrous synchronisation protocol following single fixed-time artificial insemination and natural mating as alternative to long-term protocol in dairy goats by Gore, D.L.M., Mburu, J.N., Okeno, T.O., Muasya, T.K.

“…Short and long-term synchronisation protocols following fixed-time artificial insemination and natural mating have comparable influence on fertility in dairy…”
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Improved response to selection in dairy goat breeding programme through reproductive technology and genomic selection in the tropics by Gore, D.L.M., Okeno, T.O., Muasya, T.K., Mburu, J.N.

“…•Incorporation of reproductive technologies improved response to selection in dairy goats breeding programme in the tropics.•AI-Liquid semen realised high…”
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Effect of diverse sire origins and environmental sensitivity in Holstein-Friesian cattle for milk yield and fertility traits between selection and production environments in Kenya by Muasya, T.K., Peters, K.J., Kahi, A.K.

“…Open nucleus dairy cattle breeding schemes (ONBS) in developing countries are advantageous due to lower operational costs. However, genotype by environment…”
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Random regression test-day parameters for first lactation milk yield in selection and production environments in Kenya by Muasya, T.K., Peters, K.J., Magothe, T.M., Kahi, A.K.

“…Selection and production environments may differ in level of management. In production environment, the majority of animals may have, especially in tropical…”
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