Factor analysis for genetic evaluation of linear type traits in dual purpose breeds
Type traits have become a selection goal in many breeder association due to the economic value recognised to some measurements. In dairy cattle, relationships of type with production (Veerkamp and Brotherstone, 1997; Kadarmideen and Wegmann, 2003) and/or with longevity (Larroque and Ducrocq, 2001; V...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2010-01-01
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| Series: | Italian Journal of Animal Science |
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| Online Access: | http://www.aspajournal.it/index.php/ijas/article/view/642 |
| Summary: | Type traits have become a selection goal in many breeder association due to the economic value recognised to some measurements. In dairy cattle, relationships of type with production (Veerkamp and Brotherstone, 1997; Kadarmideen and Wegmann, 2003) and/or with longevity (Larroque and Ducrocq, 2001; Vukasinovic et al., 2002) have been widely investigated in order to use type traits as predictors of herd life. |
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| ISSN: | 1594-4077 1828-051X |