Classification of Sib Selection
Sib selection is a type of:
- Pedigree selection
- Family selection — Correct Answer
- Progeny testing
- Individual selection
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Family selection
Sib selection is a type of family selection. In family selection, selection is based on the performance of collateral relatives (siblings). The unit of selection in family selection is the family mean.
Bases of Selection Summary
| Basis | Based on performance of | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Individual selection | Individual itself | Own phenotype |
| Pedigree selection | Ancestors | Pedigree records |
| Family selection (Sib selection) | Collateral relatives (sibs) | Family mean |
| Progeny testing | Offspring (progeny) | Progeny mean |
Sib selection is the best method for carcass traits (sibs are slaughtered; candidate animal is kept intact for breeding) and is used in ONBS (sibling test).
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