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Genome-wide association analysis and pathways enrichment for lactation persistency in Canadian Holstein cattle.
Journal of dairy science - 1 Mar 2017
Do D N, Bissonnette N, Lacasse P, Miglior F, Sargolzaei M, Zhao X, Ibeagha-Awemu E M
Abstract excerpt
Lactation persistency (LP), defined as the rate of declining milk yield after milk peak, is an economically important trait for dairy cattle. Improving LP is considered a good alternative method for increasing overall milk production because it does not cause the negative energy balance and other health issues that cows experience during peak milk production. However, little is known about the biology of LP. A...
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