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Genetic and genomic analyses underpin the feasibility of concomitant genetic improvement of milk yield and mastitis resistance in dairy sheep.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2019
Banos Georgios, Clark Emily L, Bush Stephen J, Dutta Prasun, Bramis Georgios, Arsenos Georgios, Hume David A, Psifidi Androniki
Abstract excerpt
Milk yield is the most important dairy sheep trait and constitutes the key genetic improvement goal via selective breeding. Mastitis is one of the most prevalent diseases, significantly impacting on animal welfare, milk yield and quality, while incurring substantial costs. Our objectives were to determine the feasibility of a concomitant genetic improvement programme for enhanced milk production and resistance to...
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