Article
Genetic parameters for major milk proteins in Dutch Holstein-Friesians.
Journal of dairy science - 1 Mar 2009
Schopen G C B, Heck J M L, Bovenhuis H, Visker M H P W, van Valenberg H J F, van Arendonk J A M
Abstract excerpt
The objective of this study was to estimate genetic parameters for major milk proteins. One morning milk sample was collected from 1,940 first-parity Holstein-Friesian cows in February or March 2005. Each sample was analyzed with capillary zone electrophoresis to determine the relative concentrations of the 6 major milk proteins. The results show that there is considerable genetic variation in milk protein...
Topics
- Animals
- Cattle
- Female
- Genetic Variation
- Lactation
- Male
- Milk
- Milk Proteins
- Phenotype