Selection IndexSelection Index
Predict missing yields from measuredyields.Predict missing yields from measuredyields.
Condense test days into lactation yield andCondense test days into lactation yield and
persistency.persistency.
Only phenotypic covariances are needed.Only phenotypic covariances are needed.
Mean and variance of herd assumed known.Mean and variance of herd assumed known.
Reverse predictionReverse prediction
Daily yield predicted from lactation yieldand persistency.Daily yield predicted from lactation yieldand persistency.
Single or multiple trait predictionSingle or multiple trait prediction