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Animal Science and Veterinary

D-Index
41
Citations
5362
World Ranking
1110
National Ranking
328

Best Publications

  • Genetic evaluation using single-step genomic best linear unbiased predictor in American Angus.

    D. A. L. Lourenco;S. Tsuruta;B. O. Fragomeni;Y. Masuda

  • Weighting Strategies for Single-Step Genomic BLUP: An Iterative Approach for Accurate Calculation of GEBV and GWAS.

    Xinyue Zhang;Daniela Lourenco;Ignacio Aguilar;Andres Legarra

  • Frequentist p-values for large-scale-single step genome-wide association, with an application to birth weight in American Angus cattle

    Ignacio Aguilar;Andres Legarra;Fernando Cardoso;Fernando Cardoso;Yutaka Masuda

  • Current status of genomic evaluation.

    Ignacy Misztal;Daniela Lourenco;Andres Legarra

  • Single-Step Genomic Evaluations from Theory to Practice: Using SNP Chips and Sequence Data in BLUPF90.

    Daniela Lourenco;Andres Legarra;Shogo Tsuruta;Yutaka Masuda

  • The Dimensionality of Genomic Information and Its Effect on Genomic Prediction.

    Ivan Pocrnic;Daniela A L Lourenco;Yutaka Masuda;Andres Legarra

  • Accurate genomic predictions for BCWD resistance in rainbow trout are achieved using low-density SNP panels: Evidence that long-range LD is a major contributing factor.

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  • Incorporation of causative quantitative trait nucleotides in single-step GBLUP

    Breno O. Fragomeni;Daniela A. L. Lourenco;Yutaka Masuda;Andres Legarra

  • Changes in genetic trends in US dairy cattle since the implementation of genomic selection.

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  • Accuracy of estimated breeding values with genomic information on males, females, or both: an example on broiler chicken

    Daniela A. L. Lourenco;Breno O. Fragomeni;Shogo Tsuruta;Ignacio Aguilar

  • Methods for genomic evaluation of a relatively small genotyped dairy population and effect of genotyped cow information in multiparity analyses

    D.A.L. Lourenco;I. Misztal;S. Tsuruta;I. Aguilar

  • Are evaluations on young genotyped animals benefiting from the past generations

    D.A.L. Lourenco;I. Misztal;S. Tsuruta;I. Aguilar

  • Invited review: Advances and applications of random regression models: From quantitative genetics to genomics

    H R Oliveira;L F Brito;D A L Lourenco;F F Silva

  • Hot topic: Use of genomic recursions in single-step genomic best linear unbiased predictor (BLUP) with a large number of genotypes.

    B.O. Fragomeni;D.A.L. Lourenco;Shogo Tsuruta;Yutaka Masuda

  • Implementation of genomic recursions in single-step genomic best linear unbiased predictor for US Holsteins with a large number of genotyped animals.

    Y. Masuda;I. Misztal;S. Tsuruta;A. Legarra

  • Development of genomic predictions for harvest and carcass weight in channel catfish

    Andre L. S. Garcia;Brian Bosworth;Geoffrey Waldbieser;Ignacy Misztal

  • Dimensionality of genomic information and performance of the Algorithm for Proven and Young for different livestock species

    Ivan Pocrnic;Daniela A. L. Lourenco;Yutaka Masuda;Ignacy Misztal

  • Changes in genetic parameters for fitness and growth traits in pigs under genomic selection.

    Jorge Hidalgo;Shogo Tsuruta;Daniela Lourenco;Yutaka Masuda

  • Genome-wide association for milk production traits and somatic cell score in different lactation stages of Ayrshire, Holstein, and Jersey dairy cattle.

    H.R. Oliveira;H.R. Oliveira;J.P. Cant;L.F. Brito;F.L.B. Feitosa

  • A genome-wide single nucleotide polymorphism and copy number variation analysis for number of piglets born alive

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