Genetic Parameters for Maternal Performance Traits in Commercially Farmed New Zealand Beef Cattle

Maternal performance is a major driver of profitability in cow-calf beef cattle enterprises. The aim of this research was to evaluate the inheritance of maternal performance traits and examine the intercorrelation among reproduction, live weight, hip height, body condition and maternal contribution...

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Main Authors: Franziska Weik, Rebecca E. Hickson, Stephen T. Morris, Dorian J. Garrick, Jason A. Archer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/9/2509