Short communication: Time-dependent genetic parameters and single-step genome-wide association analyses for predicted milk fatty acid composition in Ayrshire and Jersey dairy cattle.

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Milk fat content and fatty acid (FA) composition have great economic value to the dairy industry as they are directly associated with taste and chemical-physical characteristics of milk and dairy products. In addition, consumers' choices are not only based on the nutritional aspects of food, but also on products known to promote better health. Milk FA composition is also related to the metabolic status and...

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