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Q method to map the diversity of stakeholder viewpoints along agricultural innovation systems: a case study on cattle genetic improvement in Niger
Seyni Siddo
Fundamental and Applied Research for Animals and Health
(FARAH), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Liege, avenue
de Cureghem, 6, 4000 Liege, Belgium
National Institute of Agronomic Research of Niger, P.O. Box 429 Niamey,
Niger
Nassim Moula
Fundamental and Applied Research for Animals and Health
(FARAH), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Liege, avenue
de Cureghem, 6, 4000 Liege, Belgium
Issa Hamadou
Fundamental and Applied Research for Animals and Health
(FARAH), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Liege, avenue
de Cureghem, 6, 4000 Liege, Belgium
National Institute of Agronomic Research of Niger, P.O. Box 429 Niamey,
Niger
Moumouni Issa
Faculty of Agronomy, University Abdou Moumouni, P.O. Box 10 960 Niamey,
Niger
Salissou Issa
Fundamental and Applied Research for Animals and Health
(FARAH), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Liege, avenue
de Cureghem, 6, 4000 Liege, Belgium
Marichatou Hamani
Faculty of Agronomy, University Abdou Moumouni, P.O. Box 10 960 Niamey,
Niger
Pascal Leroy
Fundamental and Applied Research for Animals and Health
(FARAH), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Liege, avenue
de Cureghem, 6, 4000 Liege, Belgium
Nicolas Antoine-Moussiaux
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
Fundamental and Applied Research for Animals and Health
(FARAH), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Liege, avenue
de Cureghem, 6, 4000 Liege, Belgium
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Xiaojuan Long, Xibi Fang, Ping Jiang, Hang Xiao, Haibin Yu, Mengjiao Zhou, Yunzhi Pan, Chunyan Lu, Zhihui Zhao, and Runjun Yang
Arch. Anim. Breed., 59, 301–307, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-59-301-2016, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-59-301-2016, 2016
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Hafedh Ben Zaabza, Abderrahmen Ben Gara, Hedi Hammami, Mohamed Amine Ferchichi, and Boulbaba Rekik
Arch. Anim. Breed., 59, 243–248, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-59-243-2016, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-59-243-2016, 2016
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A Bayesian and REML analyses were used on Tunisian dairy cattle data. Genetic parameters for 305-day milk, fat, and protein yields were estimated. Heritability estimates by using Bayesian method ranged from 0.187 to 0.273, and slightly higher than the corresponding REML. Large genetic correlations (> 0.88) among milk, fat, and protein yields were found for the two methods. This study suggests that results from both methods were reasonably similar to suggest both methods can be used.
Hafedh Ben Zaabza, Abderrahmen Ben Gara, Hedi Hammami, Borni Jemmali, Mohamed Amine Ferchichi, and Boulbaba Rekik
Arch. Anim. Breed., 59, 209–213, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-59-209-2016, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-59-209-2016, 2016
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Genetic parameters for 11 456 Tunisian Holstein cows were estimated for the following five reproductive traits: calving interval (CI), calving to first service interval, calving to conception interval (CCI), first service to conception interval and number of services per conception. Low heritabilities were estimated for these traits, and genetic correlation estimates between them were moderately high. The CCI–CI genetic correlation was 0.85, indicating that they are the same trait genetically.
K. Abfalter, W. Brade, and O. Distl
Arch. Anim. Breed., 59, 71–77, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-59-71-2016, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-59-71-2016, 2016
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Estimated breeding values (EBVs), relative breeding values (RBVs), and daughter yield deviations of Holstein cows with exceptional longevity (more than nine lactations completed) and the RBVs of their sires were analyzed. Exceptional cows had on average significantly lower EBVs for yield traits but significantly higher RBVs for somatic cell score (RZS) and functional longevity (RZN). Correlations among the proportion of exceptional cows per sire and RZN, RZS as well as fitness were positive.
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Short summary
The complex balance between innovation and conservation regarding animal genetic resources makes it difficult to find mutually accepted improvement pathways between breeders, government agencies, and research and education institutions. This study maps stakeholder viewpoints on cattle genetic improvement in Niger using the Q method, which appears effective in identifying the concerns of stakeholders on complex agricultural innovation topics.
The complex balance between innovation and conservation regarding animal genetic resources makes...
