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Breakeven prices for recording of indicator traits to reduce the environmental impact of milk production.
Journal of animal breeding and genetics = Zeitschrift fur Tierzuchtung und Zuchtungsbiologie - 1 Feb 2015
Hansen Axelsson H, Thomasen J R, Sørensen A C, Rydhmer L, Kargo M, Johansson K, Fikse W F
Abstract excerpt
A breeding scheme using genomic selection and an indicator trait for environmental impact (EI) was studied to find the most effective recording strategy in terms of annual monetary genetic gain and breakeven price for the recording of indicator traits. The breakeven price shows the investment space for developing a recording system for an indicator trait. The breeding goal consisted of three traits – milk...
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