Assessing the value of improved marbling in beef breeding objectives and selection

1999 ◽  
Vol 50 (4) ◽  
pp. 503 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. A. Barwick ◽  
A. L. Henzell
Keyword(s):  
Economic Value ◽  
Genetic Correlations ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Individual Decision ◽  
Marbling Score ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Japanese Market ◽  
Selection Indices ◽  
Breeding Objectives ◽  
System Characteristics

A method of assessing the economic value of improved marbling for use in deriving beef breeding objectives for individual decision-makers is described and illustrated. Correlations between breeding objectives that account for marbling score were examined for 6 cases that differed in their breeding role, market-addressed (Domestic Australian, high quality Japanese), and other production system characteristics. Under the assumptions considered, the economic value of improved marbling varied with mean marbling score (i.e. was non-linear) in objectives for the Japanese market. Marbling improvement was a more important aim in populations with a greater propensity to marble. Differences between some breeding objectives were large (genetic correlations ≤0.65), with marked differences (genetic correlations <0.40) between an objective that targeted only feedlot finishing performance for the Japanese market and objectives that targeted complete pasture-fed production for the Domestic Australian market. Varying individual assumptions had only small effects on results. A procedure is described for including marbling evaluations in selection indices where marbling contributes non-linearly to the breeding objective.

scholarly journals 215 Selection response for meat quality and carcass composition in commercial pigs using crossbred and purebred traits as predictors

2019 ◽  
Vol 97 (Supplement_3) ◽  
pp. 45-45
Author(s):  
Emmanuel A Lozada-Soto ◽  
Justin Fix ◽  
Clint Schwab ◽  
Francesco Tiezzi
Keyword(s):  
Meat Quality ◽  
Lower Cost ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Selection Response ◽  
Carcass Composition ◽  
Direct Selection ◽  
Selection Indices ◽  
Breeding Objectives ◽  
Selection For

Abstract Meat quality (MQ) and carcass composition (CC) are traits with high economic value, but their phenotyping costs makes direct selection for these traits economically unsustainable. Evaluation of traits with lower cost of collection in crossbred (CB) and purebred (PB) animals for use in selection for MQ and CC remains limited. The aim of this study was to measure the response to selection of economically important MQ and CC traits using different selection indices built on cost-effective correlated traits. Phenotypic and genomic information (using 60K SNP chips) was collected for three-way CB (n = 1227 to 5117 phenotyped, n = 1252 genotyped) and PB (n = 3,251 phenotyped, n = 1035 genotyped) Duroc animals belonging to 28 paternal half-sib families. The three breeding objectives (for which response was estimated) were intramuscular fat (IMF), slice shear force (SSF), and loin weight (LW). In total 7 different selection indices (A-G) were used to estimate the selection response for each breeding objective (Table 1). Heritability and genetic correlation parameters for all traits were estimated using GIBBS1F90. Selection response was obtained as expected response per generation weighed by the accuracy of breeding values estimated from a 4-fold cross validation, where animals were grouped based on sire relatedness. For all three breeding objectives, the index which provided best selection response was A (direct selection), with values of 0.35%, -0.72 kg, and 0.85 kg for IMF, SSF, and LW respectively. The index which provided the second-best selection response was B (color and pH traits) for all three breeding objectives, with values of 0.15%, -0.26kg, and 0.30kg for IMF, SSF, and LW respectively. Results for selection response using indices C-G can be found in Table 1. In the absence of direct selection due to high costs of phenotyping, respectable selection response can be achieved by indirect selection using traits with lower cost of collection.

strategi dalam pengambilan keputusan

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suci Handayani Handayani ◽  
Hade Afriansyah
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Imperfect Information ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Administrative Process ◽  
Left Behind ◽  
Information Time ◽  
Complex Matter ◽  
General Individuals

Decision making is one element of economic value, especially in the era of globalization, and if it is not acceptable in the decision making process, we will be left behind. According to Robins, (2003: 173), Salusu, (2000: 47), and Razik and Swanson, (1995: 476) say that decision making can be interpreted as a process of choosing a number of alternatives, how to act in accordance with concepts, or rules in solving problems to achieve individual or group goals that have been formulated using a number of specific techniques, approaches and methods and achieve optimal levels of acceptance.Decision making in organizations whether a decision is made for a person or group, the nature of the decision is often determined by rules, policies, prescribed, instructions that have been derived or practices that apply. To understand decision making within the organization it is useful to view decision making as part of the overall administrative process. In general, individuals tend to use simple strategies, even if in any complex matter, to get the desired solution, because the solution is limited by imperfect information, time and costs, limited thinking and psychological stress experienced by decision makers.

scholarly journals Working towards evidence-informed policy: Public health report Stockholm

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
V Bartelink ◽  
D Yacaman Mendez ◽  
A Lager
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Resource Allocation ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Public Health Report ◽  
The Public ◽  
Health Report ◽  
High Quality Evidence ◽  
Quality Evidence

Abstract Issue Public health problems and interventions are often addressed in sub-optimal ways by not prioritizing them based on the best available evidence. Description of the Problem The public health report 2019 for the Stockholm region aims to inform decision makers, politicians, and public health workers about the risk factors and diseases that account for the biggest part of the burden of disease with a clear focus on high quality evidence and communication of main messages. How did the public health report 2019 affect public health policy in the Stockholm region? Results The public health report 2019 influenced agenda setting, resource allocation and priority setting in the Stockholm region. Lessons We identified the following facilitating factors in the process, of which most also are supported in scientific literature, in chronological order: 1) understanding the policymaking context to be aware of windows of opportunity, 2) establishing relationships with relevant policymakers, engage with them routinely in the decision-making process, and being accessible for questions, 3) doing high-quality research by considering the latest scientific literature, multiple data sources and involving academic experts in the field, 4) communicating clear and relevant messages for generalists by translating research into easy-understandable texts and attractive figures, and 5) active dissemination of the report through multiple channels. In addition, the following barriers were identified: 1) the timeframe of the policymaking process was not in line with the research process, and 2) involving politicians in an early stage can potentially harm the objectivity of research in media messages. Key messages By focussing on major problems, high quality evidence and clear messages a public health report can contribute to more evidence-informed policy making. Engaging decision makers in the process of public health reporting is critical for the impact on agenda setting, resource allocation, and priority setting.

Value of High-Quality Logistics: Evidence from a Clash Between SF Express and Alibaba

2020 ◽  
Vol 66 (9) ◽  
pp. 3879-3902 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruomeng Cui ◽  
Meng Li ◽  
Qiang Li
Keyword(s):  
Operations Management ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Product Variety ◽  
Star Products ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Long Tail ◽  
Online Retail ◽  
Delivery Service ◽  
Product Delivery ◽  
Identification Strategy

Consumers regard product delivery as an important service component that influences their shopping decisions on online retail platforms. Delivering products to customers in a timely and reliable manner enhances customer experience and companies’ profitability. In this research, we explore the extent to which customers value a high-quality delivery experience when shopping online. Our identification strategy exploits a natural experiment: a clash between SF Express and Alibaba, the largest private logistics service provider with the highest reputation in delivery quality in China and the largest online retail platform in China, respectively. The clash resulted in Alibaba unexpectedly removing SF Express as a shipping option from Alibaba’s retail platform for 42 hours in June 2017. Using a difference-in-differences design, we analyze the market performance of 129,448 representative stock-keeping units on Alibaba to quantify the economic value of a high-quality delivery service to sales, product variety, and logistics rating. We find that the removal of the high-quality delivery option from Alibaba’s retail platform reduced sales by 14.56% during the clash, increased the contribution of long-tail to total sales—sales dispersion—by 3%, but did not impact the variety and logistics rating of sold products. Furthermore, we also identify product characteristics that attenuate the value of high-quality logistics and find that the removal of SF Express is more obstructive for (1) star products as compared with long-tail products because the same star products are likely to be supplied by competing retail platforms that customers can easily switch to, (2) expensive products because customers need a reliable delivery service to protect their valuable items from damage or loss, and (3) less-discounted products because customers are more willing to sacrifice the service quality over a price markdown. This paper was accepted by Victor Martínez-de-Albéniz, operations management.

scholarly journals Pupuk organo-kimia untuk pemupukan bibit kelapa sawit Organo-chemical fertilizer for oil palm seedling fertilization

2016 ◽  
Vol 76 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Laksmita Prima SANTI ◽  
Didiek Hadjar GOENADI
Keyword(s):  
Humic Acid ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Rock Phosphate ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Chemical Fertilizer ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Standard Dosage ◽  
Organic C ◽  
Economic Production ◽  
Consistent Support

SummaryThe availability of high quality and quantity of oil palm seedling needs consistent support of fertilization programs for economic production.  Organo-chemical fertilizer with rock phosphate and urea added was initiated to increased economic value of agriculture and estate crops residues. The prototype of organo-chemical fertilizer has 10% organic C, 11% N, 8% P, 1% K and 4% humic acid respectively. Based on greenhouse experiments, organo-chemical fertilizer treated to oil palm seedlings tends to provide a better vegetative growth of the seedlings.  Dry weights of leave, stem, and root of the seedlings applied with 100 g organo-chemical  fertilizer plus 10 g KCl to each seedling were significantly different compared to the standard dosage conventional fertilizer. This organo-chemical fertilizer could be applied as conventional fertilizer substitute.Ringkasan        Ketersediaan bibit kelapa sawit ber-kualitas dengan kuantitas yang terus meningkat memerlukan dukungan program pemupukan yang konsisten untuk mencapai tingkat produksi yang ekonomis.  Pembuatan pupuk organo-kimia dengan penambahan  batuan fosfat dan N ditujukan untuk meningkatkan nilai ekonomi limbah pertanian dan perkebunan.  Prototipe pupuk organo-kimia ini mengandung 10% C-organik, 11% N, 8% P, 1% K dan 4% asam humik.  Pemberian 100 g pupuk organo-kimia yang ditambah 10 g KCl per bibit menghasilkan berat kering daun, batang, dan akar yang lebih baik dan berbeda nyata apabila dibandingkan dengan peng-gunaan pupuk konvensional dosis standar.  Berdasarkan hasil tersebut, prototipe pupuk organo-kimia ini dapat digunakan sebagai substitusi pupuk konvensional untuk pemupuk-an bibit kelapa sawit.    

scholarly journals Callus Induction from Cotyledon of Gyrinops versteegii (Gilg.) Domke

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 427
Author(s):  
Fajri Marisa ◽  
Lisna Hidayati ◽  
Aries Bagus Sasongko ◽  
Tri Rini Nuringtyas
Keyword(s):  
Natural Population ◽  
Callus Induction ◽  
Callus Formation ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Sustainable Utilization ◽  
Endemic Plant ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Bright Color ◽  
Significant Opportunity

Gyrinops versteegii is an endemic plant in eastern Indonesia that produced agarwood with high quality and economic value. This plant has been threatened by overexploitation which leads on decreasing in the natural population. This research aimed to induce in vitro callus formation to support the sustainable utilization of G. versteegii, which in the end, may support plant productivity. Callus induction was investigated using cotyledon and cultured on MS medium supplemented with several combination of plant growth regulators. The observations were done for the number of explants turned into callus and the duration for the first callus formation. The results showed that combination of 3 mg/L NAA + 0.5 mg/L BAP was recorded as the best combination for callus induction (63.63%). Callus with friable structure and bright color are obtained within nine days of incubation and showed the characteristic of embryonic callus. This result is expected to give a significant opportunity to conserve the natural population of G. versteegii.

scholarly journals Reforestation of ‘Village Forest’ to Improve Sustaiability Creative Industries in Desa Siponjot

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 714-722
Author(s):  
Noverita Sprinse Vinolina ◽  
Antonio Marro Sipayung ◽  
Dardanila ◽  
Sondang Pintauli
Keyword(s):  
Forest Restoration ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Musical Instruments ◽  
Creative Industries ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
High Quality ◽  
The Village

This program is conducted to assist Siponjot Village while empowering the people of Siponjot Village to be able to utilize and maximize the benefit of the village forest. Village forest might support the availability of raw materials required for making musical instruments, such as high quality of wood, including how to process wood waste from making musical instruments to be used as creative souvenirs and improve the economic value. The raw material for production determined its results of the production of wood-based musical instruments. Thus, in order to produce a high quality tanginang, hasapi, and gondang, which previously began to be produced by arts crafts in the Sitangkubang area of ​​Siponjot Village, a high quality of raw materials is needed. The community service team surveyed the location of planting seeds for village forest restoration, provided socialization related to the importance of village forest cultivation and the suitability of the Siponjot Village area for the cultivation of these plants. Village forest restoration aims to maintain the beauty and beauty of the village. Implementation of village reforestation activities starting from socializing forest tourism and the strength of village forests to the community, followed by a discussion about village forest management and its economic benefits. Handover of a thousand units of forest plant seedlings given to the villagers of Siponjot as part of the forest restoration program in the area.

scholarly journals Genetics of heifer puberty in two tropical beef genotypes in northern Australia and associations with heifer- and steer-production traits

2009 ◽  
Vol 49 (6) ◽  
pp. 399 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. J. Johnston ◽  
S. A. Barwick ◽  
N. J. Corbet ◽  
G. Fordyce ◽  
R. G. Holroyd ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Growth Rate ◽  
Body Condition ◽  
Reproductive Tract ◽  
Body Condition Score ◽  
Genetic Correlations ◽  
Production Traits ◽  
Northern Australia ◽  
Marbling Score ◽  
Condition Score ◽  
Age At Puberty

A total of 2115 heifers from two tropical genotypes (1007 Brahman and 1108 Tropical Composite) raised in four locations in northern Australia were ovarian-scanned every 4–6 weeks to determine the age at the first-observed corpus luteum (CL) and this was used to define the age at puberty for each heifer. Other traits recorded at each time of ovarian scanning were liveweight, fat depths and body condition score. Reproductive tract size was measured close to the start of the first joining period. Results showed significant effects of location and birth month on the age at first CL and associated puberty traits. Genotypes did not differ significantly for the age or weight at first CL; however, Brahman were fatter at first CL and had a small reproductive tract size compared with that of Tropical Composite. Genetic analyses estimated the age at first CL to be moderately to highly heritable for Brahman (0.57) and Tropical Composite (0.52). The associated traits were also moderately heritable, except for reproductive tract size in Brahmans (0.03) and for Tropical Composite, the presence of an observed CL on the scanning day closest to the start of joining (0.07). Genetic correlations among puberty traits were mostly moderate to high and generally larger in magnitude for Brahman than for Tropical Composite. Genetic correlations between the age at CL and heifer- and steer-production traits showed important genotype differences. For Tropical Composite, the age at CL was negatively correlated with the heifer growth rate in their first postweaning wet season (–0.40) and carcass marbling score (–0.49), but was positively correlated with carcass P8 fat depth (0.43). For Brahman, the age at CL was moderately negatively genetically correlated with heifer measures of bodyweight, fatness, body condition score and IGF-I, in both their first postweaning wet and second dry seasons, but was positively correlated with the dry-season growth rate. For Brahman, genetic correlations between the age at CL and steer traits showed possible antagonisms with feedlot residual feed intake (–0.60) and meat colour (0.73). Selection can be used to change the heifer age at puberty in both genotypes, with few major antagonisms with steer- and heifer-production traits.

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