Table 3.

Accuracy of prediction of breeding values from different models (pedST—pedigree-based single trait, pedMT—pedigree-based multitrait, ssST—single-step single-trait, ssMT—single-step multitrait, BB95—Bayes B) for breaking strength measured at the equator (BSe) at 26 or 65 wk of age and at poles (BSp) at 42 or 86 wk and for dynamic stiffness (Kdyn) measured at all 4 hen ages.

Trait	pedST	pedMT	ssST	ssMT	BB95
BSe26 wk	0.37	0.39	0.53	0.55	0.50
BSe65 wk	0.34	0.50	0.42	0.55	0.39
BSp42 wk	0.38	0.50	0.67	0.71	0.71
BSp86 wk	0.52	0.51	0.68	0.69	0.63
Kdyn26 wk	0.67	0.69	0.84	0.85	0.82
Kdyn42 wk	0.52	0.52	0.65	0.67	0.64
Kdyn65 wk	0.28	0.52	0.47	0.69	0.48
Kdyn86 wk	0.61	0.60	0.84	0.84	0.85

The method with the highest accuracy is marked in bold.