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Genomic information allows for more accurate breeding values for milkability in dual-purpose Italian Simmental cattle.
Journal of dairy science - 1 May 2021
Cesarani A, Garcia A, Hidalgo J, Degano L, Vicario D, Macciotta N P P, Lourenco D
Abstract excerpt
Milkability is a trait related to the milking efficiency of an animal, and it is a component of the herd profitability. Due to its economic importance, milkability is currently included in the selection index of the Italian Simmental cattle breed with a weight of 7.5%. This lowly heritable trait is measured on a subjective scale from 1 to 3 (1 = slow, 3 = fast), and genetic evaluations are performed by...
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