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<blockquote data-quote="Keren" data-source="post: 462082" data-attributes="member: 3195"><p>The Limousin breed has had docility EBVs for quite a while now. There are three basic methods which can be used:</p><p></p><p>1. Crush Test</p><p>Scoring the behaviour of an animal when put into a crush using a 1-5 scale</p><p></p><p>2. Yard Test</p><p>Scoring the behaviour of an animal when put into a yard on their own and a handler attempts to hold them in a corner. This test is used for calves that have had considerable handling and need to be put under more pressure to exhibit differences in behaviour.</p><p></p><p>3. Flight Time</p><p>The time taken to move between two light beams as it exits a crush. This test is suitable for large herds if the equipment is available.</p><p></p><p>The yard test negates the effects of handling/handfeeding etc. </p><p></p><p>Follow this link for the whole article, its an interesting read. </p><p></p><p><a href="http://svc192.bne150v.server-web.com/genetics/level_h/h_4.htm" target="_blank">http://svc192.bne150v.server-web.com/ge ... _h/h_4.htm</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Keren, post: 462082, member: 3195"] The Limousin breed has had docility EBVs for quite a while now. There are three basic methods which can be used: 1. Crush Test Scoring the behaviour of an animal when put into a crush using a 1-5 scale 2. Yard Test Scoring the behaviour of an animal when put into a yard on their own and a handler attempts to hold them in a corner. This test is used for calves that have had considerable handling and need to be put under more pressure to exhibit differences in behaviour. 3. Flight Time The time taken to move between two light beams as it exits a crush. This test is suitable for large herds if the equipment is available. The yard test negates the effects of handling/handfeeding etc. Follow this link for the whole article, its an interesting read. [url=http://svc192.bne150v.server-web.com/genetics/level_h/h_4.htm]http://svc192.bne150v.server-web.com/ge ... _h/h_4.htm[/url] [/QUOTE]
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