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Heritability Estimates for Various Production Traits |
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Heritability Estimates for Various Production Traits |
By Dr. An Peischel @ 2001
Low Heritability (10-20%)
Moderate Heritability (25-45%)
High Heritability (50-70%)
| Trait(s) | Heritability % |
| Birth Interval | 5 - 10% |
| Birth Weight | 30 - 40% |
| Number Born | 15% |
| Motherability | 40% |
| Weaning Weight | 20 - 30% |
| Yearling Weight | 40% |
| Mature Weight | 65% |
| Milk Yield | 25% |
| Milk Fat % | 55% |
| Milk Protein% | 50% |
| Udder Support | 20% |
| Teat Placement | 30% |
| Feed Conversion | 40% |
| Stature (conformation & Frame) | 45 - 50% |
| Rear Legs | 15% |
| Wither Height | 40% |
| Cannon Bone Circumference | 45% |
| Carcass weight | 45 - 50% |
| Quality Grade | 40% |
| Fat Depth | 40 - 45% |
| Ribeye (loin) area | 40 - 45% |
| Cutability % | 25 - 30% |
| Muscling | 40 - 45% |
| Temperament | 25% |
| Scrotal Circumference | 50% |