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Table 2 Overview of the breeds used in the different reference populations and as selection candidates

From: Using selection index theory to estimate consistency of multi-locus linkage disequilibrium across populations

 

Reference population

Predicted individuals

Scenario

Breed(s)

Number of individuals

Breed

Number of individuals

Base

HF1

928-929

HF1

103-104

1

HF1

1033

GWH3

105

2

HF1 + MRY2

1180

GWH3

105

3

HF1

1033

MRY2

147

4

HF1 + GWH3

1138

MRY2

147

  1. 1 HF Holstein Friesian
  2. 2 MRY Meuse-Rhine-Yssel
  3. 3 GWH Groninger White Headed