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Variance components using genomic information for 2 functional traits in Italian Simmental cattle: Calving interval and lactation persistency.
Journal of dairy science - 1 Jun 2020
Cesarani Alberto, Gaspa Giustino, Masuda Yutaka, Degano Lorenzo, Vicario Daniele, Lourenco Daniela A L, Macciotta Nicolò P P
Abstract excerpt
Functional traits, such as fertility and lactation persistency, are becoming relevant breeding goals for dairy cattle. Fertility is a key element for herd profitability and animal welfare; in particular, calving interval (CIN) is an indicator of female fertility that can be easily recorded. Lactation persistency (LPE; i.e., the ability of a cow to maintain a high milk yield after the lactation peak) is...
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