Article
Genetic parameters for hoof lesions and their relationship with feet and leg traits in Canadian Holstein cows.
Journal of dairy science - 1 Apr 2013
Chapinal N, Koeck A, Sewalem A, Kelton D F, Mason S, Cramer G, Miglior F
Abstract excerpt
The objectives were (1) to estimate the genetic parameters and breeding values of hoof lesions, (2) to estimate the phenotypic effect of each feet and legs conformation traits on hoof lesions, and (3) to estimate genetic correlations between hoof lesions with feet and legs conformation traits. The presence or absence of specific hoof lesions was recorded for each hoof. Lesions were classified into infectious...
Topics
- Alberta
- Animals
- Breeding
- British Columbia
- Cattle
- Cattle Diseases
- Extremities
- Female
- Foot Diseases
- Genetic Variation
- Hoof and Claw
- Infections
