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Short communication: genetic evaluation of mobility for Brown Swiss dairy cattle.
Journal of dairy science - 1 Apr 2013
Wright J R, Wiggans G R, Muenzenberger C J, Neitzel R R
Abstract excerpt
Genetic parameters were estimated for mobility score and 16 linear type traits of Brown Swiss dairy cattle. Mobility is an overall assessment trait that measures a cow's ability to move, as well as the structure of her feet, pasterns, and legs. Scores from 50 to 99 were assigned by appraisers for the Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders' Association of the USA beginning in June 2007. Only scores made before 69 mo of age...
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