Article
Genome-wide association study for longevity with whole-genome sequencing in 3 cattle breeds.
Journal of dairy science - 1 Sept 2016
Zhang Qianqian, Guldbrandtsen Bernt, Thomasen Jørn Rind, Lund Mogens Sandø, Sahana Goutam
Abstract excerpt
Longevity is an important economic trait in dairy production. Improvements in longevity could increase the average number of lactations per cow, thereby affecting the profitability of the dairy cattle industry. Improved longevity for cows reduces the replacement cost of stock and enables animals to achieve the highest production period. Moreover, longevity is an indirect indicator of animal welfare. Using...
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