Table 5.
Estimated proportion of selected lambs in common with the benchmark index1 when using EBV as selection criteria, and their SE
| TW2 scaled economic value | PFEC3 scaled economic value | Proportion of males in common (SE) | Proportion of females in common (SE) |
|---|---|---|---|
| +1.0 | 02 | 100 | 100 |
| +1.0 | 03 | 85 (1.9) | 92 (0.4) |
| +1.0 | −1 | 33 (2.5) | 61 (0.7) |
| +1.5 | −1 | 46 (2.6) | 69 (0.7) |
| +2.0 | −1 | 54 (2.4) | 75 (0.6) |
| +2.5 | −1 | 59 (2.2) | 78 (0.6) |
| +3.0 | −1 | 64 (2.1) | 80 (0.6) |
| +3.5 | −1 | 66 (1.9) | 82 (0.6) |
| +4.0 | −1 | 67 (2.0) | 83 (0.6) |
| +4.5 | −1 | 67 (2.0) | 84 (0.5) |
| +5.0 | −1 | 69 (2.0) | 85 (0.5) |
1Benchmark index is where PFEC is excluded from both the selection criteria and goal.
2PFEC not used as a selection criterion or goal trait (benchmark index).
3PFEC included as a selection criterion but not a goal trait.