Title:	Girolando breed genetic improvement program - Genetic evaluation of cows - June/2016.
Editors:	SILVA, M. V. G. B. MARTINS, M. F. CEMBRANELLI, M. DE A. R. PANETTO, J. C. do C. FREITAS, A. F. de PAIVA, L. DE C. GONÇALVES, G. S. ALVES, B. R. C.
Affiliation:	MARCOS VINICIUS GUALBERTO B SILVA, CNPGL; MARTA FONSECA MARTINS, CNPGL; Marcello de Aguiar Rodrigues Cembranelli, Brazilian Girolando Breeders Association; JOAO CLAUDIO DO CARMO PANETTO, CNPGL; Ary Ferreira de Freitas, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas e de Saúde de Juiz de Fora; Leandro de Carvalho Paiva, Brazilian Girolando Breeders Association; Gustavo Sousa Gonçalves, Brazilian Girolando Breeders Association; BRUNA RIOS COELHO ALVES, CNPGL.
Date Issued:	2016
Citation:	Juiz de Fora: Embrapa Gado de Leite, 2016
Pages:	38 p.
Description:	The Girolando breed progeny test was established in 1997, as a result of the partnership between Girolando and Embrapa Dairy Cattle. In 2007, the Programa de Melhoramento Genético da Raça Girolando? PMGG (Genetic Improvement Program of the Girolando Breed) was implemented. Besides interacting with previously existing initiatives of the Girolando Breeders Association, such as the genealogical register service, the progeny test and the dairy control service, the PMGG launched the Linear Evaluation System (SLAG). The main objectives of the PMGG comprises identification of genetically superior individuals, the technically-oriented multiplication of genetics, the evaluation of economic traits and the promotion of sustainable dairy activities. The program have yielded impressive results. The Girolando breed semen sales increases faster than any other breed in Brazil.
NAL Thesaurus:	dairy cattle
Keywords:	Gado de leite Melhoramento genético Melhoria Raça girolando
Series/Report no.:	(Embrapa Gado de Leite. Documentos, 193)
ISSN:	1516-7453
Type of Material:	Folhetos
Access:	openAccess
Appears in Collections:	Série Documentos (CNPGL)