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All breeding programs focus on selecting individuals with outstanding breeding values (BVs). But the concept of BVs is sometimes hard to grasp

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A single record animal model is the simplest, and probably most important, linear mixed model (LMM) used in animal breeding.

There are many ways to deal with outliers, but no single method will work in every situation. While outliers may be problematic, you need to examine their effect on a case-by-case basis before simply deciding to remove them.

Missing data are a common problem, even in well-designed research studies. It is crucial that we understand the reasons for the missing data and apply appropriate methods to account for it