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Genomic evaluation of dairy heifer livability.
Journal of dairy science - 1 Aug 2021
Neupane M, Hutchison J L, Van Tassell C P, VanRaden P M
Abstract excerpt
Differences in breeds and sire lines suggest the presence of a genetic component for heifer livability (HLIV). Genomic evaluation for this trait can increase profitability and improve animal health and welfare. Evaluations for HLIV were examined from 3,362,499 calf data records from heifers of all breeds born from 2009 to 2016. Data were obtained from the national cooperator database maintained by the Council on...
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