Explain how a group-mate’s genes become part of an animal’s phenotype
Build the direct and indirect genetic effect design matrices
Define the total breeding value and show why it, not the direct effect, is the selection criterion
Explain how group size and composition affect identifiability
Recognize when indirect genetic effects and a random group effect are confounded
Assumes Ch 3, Ch 6, Ch 11.
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Purpose. An animal’s phenotype depends on its group-mates’ genes.
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