Abstract
Economic values are used to balance the emphasis on breeding goal traits, and determine whether selection for a trait is worthwhile. The basic reproduction ratio (R0) determines transmission dynamics of a disease and, therefore, R0 is an appropriate breeding goal trait. This study presents an easy to use framework for the derivation of the economic value of R0 for macroparasitic diseases. An example for sea lice in salmon is provided, resulting in an estimate of R0 of 2.9 with an economic value of -0.072 €/unit R0/kg production. Keywords: Economic value, R0, epidemiology, disease
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production |
Subtitle of host publication | Volume Genetic gain - Breeding Objectives and Economics of Selection Schemes 2 |
Publisher | WCGALP |
Number of pages | 8 |
Publication status | Published - 16 Feb 2018 |
Event | World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production (2018) - Auckland, New Zealand Duration: 11 Feb 2018 → 16 Feb 2018 |
Conference/symposium
Conference/symposium | World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production (2018) |
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Abbreviated title | WCGALP 2018 |
Country/Territory | New Zealand |
City | Auckland |
Period | 11/02/18 → 16/02/18 |