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A large-scale multitrait meta-analysis of 11 health and 22 conformation traits in German Holstein cows.
Journal of dairy science - 1 Feb 2026
Križanac A M, Reimer C, Heise J, Liu Z, Pryce J E, Bennewitz J, Thaller G, Falker-Gieske C, Tetens J
Abstract excerpt
In dairy cattle farming, many traits are included in the breeding goal simultaneously to maximize economic value. The phenomenon of genetic correlations can both enhance and hinder the response to selection and has to be taken into account in multitrait selection schemes. To investigate the genetic architecture of traits included in the balanced breeding goal in Germany, multitrait meta-analyses of 11 health and...
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