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Problem Set 5

ANSI 5303 Advanced Animal Breeding

Derive the index weights for a two trait index that includes weaning weight and birth weight in cattle. You may assume the following:

h²_WW = .3

h²_BW = .4

r_G = .5

r_P = .3

s_WW = 60

s_BW = 10

a_WW = +100

a_BW = -150