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Estimation of genotype by temperature-humidity index interactions on milk production and udder health traits in Montbeliarde cows.
Genetics, selection, evolution : GSE - 19 Jan 2023
Vinet Aurélie, Mattalia Sophie, Vallée Roxane, Bertrand Christine, Cuyabano Beatriz C D, Boichard Didier
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BACKGROUND: Heat stress negatively influences cattle welfare, health and productivity. To cope with the forecasted increases in temperature and heat waves frequency, identifying high-producing animals that are tolerant to heat is of capital importance to maintain milk production. This study, based on the joint analysis of on-farm performance and weather data, had two objectives: (1) to determine the response in...
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