Estimated Transmitting Ability
Definition: estimated transmitting ability
estimated transmitting ability: The value of an animal, calculated using an estimate of how many offspring it will have and how much genetic material it will transfer to each one. It is equal to half the animals estimated breeding value. Abbr ETA. Understanding ETA helps farmers make informed breeding decisions.
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