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Genetic relationships among body condition score, body weight, milk yield, and fertility in dairy cows.
Journal of dairy science - 1 Jun 2003
Berry D P, Buckley F, Dillon P, Evans R D, Rath M, Veerkamp R F
Abstract excerpt
Genetic (co)variances between body condition score (BCS), body weight (BW), milk production, and fertility-related traits were estimated. The data analyzed included 8591 multiparous Holstein-Friesian cows with records for BCS, BW, milk production, and/or fertility from 78 seasonal calving grass-based farms throughout southern Ireland. Of the cows included in the analysis, 4402 had repeated records across the 2 yr...
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