Possible gains using MAS (Meuwissen & Goddard 1996)QTL with 1/3 of genetic variance marked by haplotype. Heritability = .27

Phenotyping before selection

Phenotyping after selection

Sex-limited trait

Carcass trait

Generation

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Extra response from MAS (%)

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