February 2016
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The aim of the study was to analyze genetic trend for litter size in Black Slavonian pig. Study included 12,118 records for litter size, expressed as number of piglets born alive from 1995 to 2014 for 3661 sow of Black Slavonian breed. Repeatability model was used to estimate genetic parameters and breeding values for litter size. Genetic trend for litter size u was variable and no expressed changes in analysed period were observed. This was caused by the lack of systematic selection and insufficient quality of data which should be improved. Genetic improved in analysed population might be obtained by application of modern selection methods.