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Effects of relatedness and inbreeding on reproductive success of Nile tilapia ( Oreochromis niloticus) by Fessehaye, Yonas, Bovenhuis, Henk, Rezk, Mahmoud A., Crooijmans, Richard, van Arendonk, Johan A.M., Komen, Hans

“…It is well established that progeny of inbred matings are less fit than those of outbred matings, and that inbred individuals suffer from reduced viability and…”
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Heritability and genotype by environment interaction estimates for harvest weight, growth rate, and shape of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) grown in river cage and VAC in Vietnam by Trọng, Trịnh Quốc, Mulder, Han A., van Arendonk, Johan A.M., Komen, Hans

“…Harvest weight has been the main selected trait for the GIFT strain of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). However, growth rate and body shape are traits of…”
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Genomic selection for crossbred performance accounting for breed-specific effects by Lopes, Marcos S, Bovenhuis, Henk, Hidalgo, André M, van Arendonk, Johan A M, Knol, Egbert F, Bastiaansen, John W M

“…Breed-specific effects are observed when the same allele of a given genetic marker has a different effect depending on its breed origin, which results in…”
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Participatory definition of breeding objectives and selection indexes for sheep breeding in traditional systems by Gizaw, Solomon, Komen, Hans, van Arendonk, Johan A.M.

“…A farmer participatory approach was used to define breeding objectives and selection indexes for short-fat-tailed sheep in sheep–barley systems and Black Head…”
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The role of reproductive technologies in breeding schemes for livestock populations in developing countries by van Arendonk, Johan A.M.

“…The world is faced with the challenge to meet the increasing demand for livestock products while conserving animal genetic resource diversity and maintaining…”
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Genetic parameters for reproductive traits in female Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus): II. Fecundity and fertility by Trọng, Trịnh Quốc, van Arendonk, Johan A.M., Komen, Hans

“…Harvest weight is the main trait in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) breeding programmes. The effects of selection for harvest weight on female…”
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The prospects of selection for social genetic effects to improve welfare and productivity in livestock by Ellen, Esther D, Rodenburg, T Bas, Albers, Gerard A A, Bolhuis, J Elizabeth, Camerlink, Irene, Duijvesteijn, Naomi, Knol, Egbert F, Muir, William M, Peeters, Katrijn, Reimert, Inonge, Sell-Kubiak, Ewa, van Arendonk, Johan A M, Visscher, Jeroen, Bijma, Piter

“…Social interactions between individuals living in a group can have both positive and negative effects on welfare, productivity, and health of these…”
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Enhancing selective breeding for growth, slaughter traits and overall survival in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) by Sae-Lim, Panya, Komen, Hans, Kause, Antti, Martin, Kyle E., Crooijmans, Richard, van Arendonk, Johan A.M., Parsons, James E.

“…Enhancing selection using two-stage selection is normally implemented by pre-selection for tagging weight (BWT) and by final selection for ungutted harvest…”
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Selection method and early-life history affect behavioural development, feather pecking and cannibalism in laying hens: A review by Rodenburg, T. Bas, Komen, Hans, Ellen, Esther D., Uitdehaag, Koen A., van Arendonk, Johan A.M.

“…The aim of this review is to discuss the effects of selection method and early-life history on the behavioural development of laying hens. Especially in larger…”
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Genetic parameters for reproductive traits in female Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus): I. Spawning success and time to spawn by Trọng, Trịnh Quốc, van Arendonk, Johan A.M., Komen, Hans

“…Breeding programmes for Nile tilapia typically use nested mating designs with 2 females mated to 1 male to produce paternal half-sib families. This mating…”
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Conservation priorities for Ethiopian sheep breeds combining threat status, breed merits and contributions to genetic diversity by Gizaw, S, Komen, H, Windig, J.J, Hanotte, O, Arendonk, J.A.M. van

“…Prioritizing livestock breeds for conservation needs to incorporate both genetic and non-genetic aspects important for the survival of the breeds. Here, we…”
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Optimal village breeding schemes under smallholder sheep farming systems by Gizaw, Solomon, Komen, Hans, van Arendonk, Johan A.M.

“…Despite challenges in the implementation of livestock genetic improvement programs in developing regions, including centralized nucleus breeding schemes, these…”
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Levels of inbreeding in group mating captive broodstock populations of Common sole, ( Solea solea), inferred from parental relatedness and contribution by Blonk, Robbert J.W., Komen, J., Kamstra, Andries, Crooijmans, Richard P.M.A, van Arendonk, Johan A.M.

“…In this paper, we estimate levels of inbreeding with parental relatedness and contribution inferred from microsatellites in groups of Common sole that…”
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Effects of grading on heritability estimates under commercial conditions: A case study with common sole, Solea solea by Blonk, Robbert J.W., Komen, Hans, Kamstra, Andries, van Arendonk, Johan A.M.

“…Breeding programs in aquaculture typically use family rearing of fry until tagging size is reached. After tagging, fish are preferably reared communally…”
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Risk factors for insect bite hypersensitivity in Friesian horses and Shetland ponies in The Netherlands by Schurink, Anouk, Podesta, Sabrina C., Ducro, Bart J., van Arendonk, Johan A.M., Frankena, Klaas

“…Insect bite hypersensitivity (IBH) is an equine skin allergy caused by bites of Culicoides spp. and impacts on the welfare of affected horses. The aim of this…”
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Efficiency of population structures for mapping of Mendelian and imprinted quantitative trait loci in outbred pigs using variance component methods by HEUVEN, Henri C. M, BOVENHUIS, Henk, JANSS, Luc L. G, VAN ARENDONK, Johan A. M

“…In a simulation study different designs for a pure line pig population were compared for efficiency of mapping QTL using the variance component method…”
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Dairy cattle production in Europe by van Arendonk, Johan A.M, Liinamo, Anna-Elisa

“…The European Union (EU) is a major player on world markets for most dairy products and produces the largest single share of the global market. Dairying is one…”
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Associations between milk protein polymorphisms and milk production traits by Bovenhuis, H, Van Arendonk, J A, Korver, S

“…Associations between milk protein genotypes and milk production traits were estimated from 6803 first lactation records. Exact tests of associated hypotheses…”
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The X chromosome harbors quantitative trait loci for backfat thickness and intramuscular fat content in pigs by Harlizius, B, Rattink, A.P, Koning, D.J. de, Faivre, M, Joosten, R.G, Arendonk, J.A.M. van, Groenen, M.A.M

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A deterministic simulation study of embryo marker-assisted selection for age at first calving in Nellore (Bos indicus) beef cattle by Rosa, Artur J.M., Bijma, Piter, Oliveira, Henrique N., Lôbo, Raysildo B., van Arendonk, Johan A.M.

“…We used deterministic simulation of four alternative multiple ovulation and embryo manipulation (MOET) closed nucleus schemes to investigate the benefits of…”
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