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Genetic analysis of calf health in Charolais beef cattle.
Journal of animal science - 14 Apr 2018
Vinet A, Leclerc H, Marquis F, Phocas F
Abstract excerpt
The objective of this study was to investigate the factors that influence calf health and survival in Charolais cattle. Data from 2,740 calves, originating from 16 French farms and observed from birth until 30 d of age, were analyzed using models that took account of direct genetic, maternal genetic, and common environmental effects. Both direct and maternal genetic parameters were estimated for birth weight...
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