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Development of genetic and genomic evaluation for wellness traits in US Holstein cows.
Journal of dairy science - 1 Jan 2017
Vukasinovic N, Bacciu N, Przybyla C A, Boddhireddy P, DeNise S K
Abstract excerpt
In March 2016, Zoetis Genetics offered the first commercially available evaluation for wellness traits of Holstein dairy cattle. Phenotypic data on health events, pedigree, and genotypes were collected directly from producers upon obtaining their permission. Among all recorded health events, 6 traits were chosen to be included in the evaluation: mastitis, metritis, retained placenta, displaced abomasum, ketosis,...
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