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Exploration of variance, autocorrelation, and skewness of deviations from lactation curves as resilience indicators for breeding.
Journal of dairy science - 1 Feb 2020
Poppe M, Veerkamp R F, van Pelt M L, Mulder H A
Abstract excerpt
The ability of a cow to cope with environmental disturbances, such as pathogens or heat waves, is called resilience. To improve resilience through breeding, we need resilience indicators, which could be based on the fluctuation patterns in milk yield resulting from disturbances. The aim of this study was to explore 3 traits that describe fluctuations in milk yield as indicators for breeding resilient cows: the...
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