Sire predicted transmitting ability for conformation and yield traits and previous lactation incidence of foot lesions as risk factors for the incidence of foot lesions in Holstein cows.

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The aims of the present study were (1) to investigate the repeatability of foot lesions [sole ulcers (SU), white line disease (WLD), and digital dermatitis (DD)] across multiple lactations, (2) to evaluate the effect of foot lesions on cow survivability and milk production across multiple lactations, and (3) to investigate the role of sire predicted transmitting ability (PTA) for conformation and production...

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