Random regression models (RRM) have become common for the analysis of longitudinal data or repeated records on individual over time. The goal of this paper was to explore the use of random regression models with orthogonal / Legendre polynomials (RRL) to analyze new repeated measures called clutch size (CS) as a meristic trait for Iranian native fowl. Legendre polynomial functions of increasing...

A total of 11,815 weight records from 23,94 Japanese Black calves was used to estimate direct, maternal, direct permanent environmental, and maternal permanent environmental effects on growth from birth to 356 d of age. The data were collected from a herd of Japanese Black cattle in Shiroshi city, Miyagi prefecture, Japan. A random regression model, including parity of dam and year-season of ca...

Permanent preservation areas reduce the exposure of sediments and nutrients in aquatic medium improve quality water. The analysis natural features anthropic use rivers’ surroundings makes it possible detecting potential ecological unbalance. This study analyzed emerging environmental fragility Preservation Areas (PPA). Environmental fragilities around drainage composing sub-basin were assessed ...

random regression models (rrm) have become common for the analysis of longitudinal data or repeated records on individual over time. the goal of this paper was to explore the use of random regression models with orthogonal / legendre polynomials (rrl) to analyze new repeated measures called clutch size (cs) as a meristic trait for iranian native fowl. legendre polynomial functions of increasing...

(Co)variance components and genetic parameters for test day ewe body weight of Lori-Bakhtiari sheep were estimated using a random regression model (RRM). The data consisted of 22153 individual body weight records, obtained from 1994 ewes (progeny of 205 sires and 1010 dams) between 371 and 3416 days of age, collected from the flock stud of Lori-Bakhtiari Sheep Breeding Station in Shahrekord, Ir...

monozygotic twins are genetically identical individuals who can also be mirror image twins and the differences between them result from environmental factors. current study, monozygotic twins were analyzed in different dentitions of primary, mixed and permanent. as a conclusion, although genetic factors are naturally potent, environmental factors’ role can be increased and weaken the genetic fa...

Test-day variances for permanent environmental effects within and across parities were estimated along with lactation stage, age, and pregnancy effects for use with a test-day model. Data were test-day records for calvings since 1990 for Jerseys and for Holsteins from California, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Wisconsin. Single-trait repeatability models were fitted for milk, fat, and protein test-da...