Effect of sexed semen on different production and functional traits in German Holsteins
The aim of this study was to analyze possible effects of semen type (conventional vs. female sexed) and calf sex on fertility and production traits. For this purpose, field data of German Holstein heifers in Lower Saxony were evaluated.Sexed semen was mainly used for first insemination. 87.0% female...
Main Authors: | S. Diers, J. Heise, T. Krebs, J. Groenewold, J. Tetens |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-06-01
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Series: | Veterinary and Animal Science |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2451943X20300144 |
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