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Mixture model for inferring susceptibility to mastitis in dairy cattle: a procedure for likelihood-based inference
Gianola, D.; Odegard, J.; Heringstad, B. et al.
2004In Genetics, Selection, Evolution, 36 (1, JAN-FEB), p. 3-27
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Keywords :
mixture models; maximum likelihood; EM algorithm; mastitis; dairy cattle
Abstract :
[en] A Gaussian mixture model with a finite number of components and correlated random effects is described. The ultimate objective is to model somatic cell count information in dairy cattle and to develop criteria for genetic selection against mastitis, an important udder disease. Parameter estimation is by maximum likelihood or by an extension of restricted maximum likelihood. A Monte Carlo expectation- maximization algorithm is used for this purpose. The expectation step is carried out using Gibbs sampling, whereas the maximization step is deterministic. Ranking rules based on the conditional probability of membership in a putative group of uninfected animals, given the somatic cell information, are discussed. Several extensions of the model are suggested.
Disciplines :
Veterinary medicine & animal health
Author, co-author :
Gianola, D.
Odegard, J.
Heringstad, B.
Klemetsdal, G.
Sorensen, D.
Madsen, P.
Jensen, J.
Detilleux, Johann ;  Université de Liège - ULiège > Département de productions animales > Génétique quantitative
Language :
English
Title :
Mixture model for inferring susceptibility to mastitis in dairy cattle: a procedure for likelihood-based inference
Publication date :
2004
Journal title :
Genetics, Selection, Evolution
ISSN :
0999-193X
eISSN :
1297-9686
Publisher :
E D P Sciences, Les Ulis Cedexa, France
Volume :
36
Issue :
1, JAN-FEB
Pages :
3-27
Peer reviewed :
Peer Reviewed verified by ORBi
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