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Effects of composite beta- and kappa-casein genotypes on milk coagulation, quality, and yield traits in Italian Holstein cows.
Journal of dairy science - 1 Oct 2008
Comin A, Cassandro M, Chessa S, Ojala M, Dal Zotto R, De Marchi M, Carnier P, Gallo L, Pagnacco G, Bittante G
Abstract excerpt
The aim of the study was to estimate the effect of the composite CSN2 and CSN3 genotypes on milk coagulation, quality, and yield traits in Italian Holstein cows. A total of 1,042 multiparous Holstein cows reared on 34 commercial dairy herds were sampled once, concurrently with monthly herd milk recording. The data included the following traits: milk coagulation time; curd firmness; pH and titratable acidity; fat,...
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