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&thinsp;981 primiparous Tunisian Holsteins. For each trait, shape cur...

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Main Authors: M. Grayaa, S. Vanderick, B. Rekik, A. Ben Gara, C. Hanzen, S. Grayaa, R. Reis Mota, H. Hammami, N. Gengler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2019-04-01
Series:Archives Animal Breeding
Online Access:https://www.arch-anim-breed.net/62/153/2019/aab-62-153-2019.pdf