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Consequences of selection for yield traits on calving ease performance.
Journal of dairy science - 1 May 2007
López de Maturana E, Ugarte E, Komen J, van Arendonk J A M
Abstract excerpt
The impact of different breeding goals on the genetic response for calving ease (CE) and yield traits was studied in the Basque Holstein cattle population. The economic value for CE was estimated with a bioeconomic model, using Basque production and market circumstances and taking into account the categorical nature of CE. The economic value for CE was -18.03 euros/cow per calving interval per liability unit....
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