Linking first lactation survival to milk yield and components and lactation persistency in Tunisian Holstein cows
<p>Genetic parameters were estimated for first lactation survival defined as a binary trait (alive or dead to second calving) and the curve shape traits of milk yield, fat and protein percentages using information from 25 981 primiparous Tunisian Holsteins. For each trait, shape cur...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2019-04-01
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Series: | Archives Animal Breeding |
Online Access: | https://www.arch-anim-breed.net/62/153/2019/aab-62-153-2019.pdf |