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Single- and multiple-breed genomic evaluations for conformation traits in Canadian Alpine and Saanen dairy goats.
Journal of dairy science - 1 Jul 2022
Massender Erin, Brito Luiz F, Maignel Laurence, Oliveira Hinayah R, Jafarikia Mohsen, Baes Christine F, Sullivan Brian, Schenkel Flavio S
Abstract excerpt
Conformation traits are functional traits known to affect longevity, production efficiency, and profitability of dairy goats. However, genetic progress for these traits is expected to be slower than for milk production traits due to the limited number of herds participating in type classification programs, and often lower heritability estimates. Genomic selection substantially accelerates the rate of genetic...
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