Article
Genetic parameters between feed-intake-related traits and conformation in 2 separate dairy populations--the Netherlands and United States.
Journal of dairy science - 1 Jan 2016
Manzanilla-Pech C I V, Veerkamp R F, Tempelman R J, van Pelt M L, Weigel K A, VandeHaar M, Lawlor T J, Spurlock D M, Armentano L E, Staples C R, Hanigan M, De Haas Y
Abstract excerpt
To include feed-intake-related traits in the breeding goal, accurate estimates of genetic parameters of feed intake, and its correlations with other related traits (i.e., production, conformation) are required to compare different options. However, the correlations between feed intake and conformation traits can vary depending on the population. Therefore, the objective was to estimate genetic correlations...
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