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Non-lactational traits of importance in dairy cows and applications for emerging biotechnologies.
New Zealand veterinary journal - 1 Dec 2005
Lucy M C
Abstract excerpt
Dairy cattle have traditionally been selected for their ability to produce milk and milk components. The traditional single-minded approach to selection of dairy cattle has now changed and secondary traits are being included in selection indices by decreasing the emphasis on production. Greater emphasis on non-production traits reflects the industry's desire for functional dairy cattle. Six broad categories of...
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