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Genome-wide association and functional genomic analyses for various hoof health traits in North American Holstein cattle.
Journal of dairy science - 1 Apr 2024
Sousa Luis Paulo B, Pinto Luis Fernando B, Cruz Valdecy A R, Oliveira Gerson A, Rojas de Oliveira Hinayah, Chud Tatiane S, Pedrosa Victor B, Miglior Filippo, Schenkel Flávio S, Brito Luiz F
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Hoof diseases are a major welfare and economic issue in the global dairy cattle production industry, which can be minimized through improved management and breeding practices. Optimal genetic improvement of hoof health could benefit from a deep understanding of the genetic background and biological underpinning of indicators of hoof health. Therefore, the primary objectives of this study were to perform...
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