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Validation of genomic predictions for wellness traits in US Holstein cows.
Journal of dairy science - 1 Nov 2017
McNeel Anthony K, Reiter Brenda C, Weigel Dan, Osterstock Jason, Di Croce Fernando A
Abstract excerpt
The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of wellness trait genetic predictions in commercial herds of US Holstein cows from herds that do not contribute phenotypic information to the evaluation. Tissue samples for DNA extraction were collected from more than 3,400 randomly selected pregnant Holstein females in 11 herds and 2 age groups (69% nulliparous, 31% primiparous) approximately 30 to 60 d...
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