Genomic Prediction for Abortion in Lactating Holstein Dairy Cows

Genomic Prediction for Abortion in Lactating Holstein Dairy Cows

Abortion in dairy cattle causes great economic losses due to reduced animal health, increase in culling rates, reduction in calf production, and milk yield, among others. Although the etiology of abortions can be of various origins, previous research has shown a genetic component. The objectives of...

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Main Authors: Robert Wijma, Daniel J. Weigel, Natascha Vukasinovic, Dianelys Gonzalez-Peña, Shaileen P. McGovern, Brenda C. Fessenden, Anthony K. McNeel, Fernando A. Di Croce
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-08-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
genetics
genomics
cow abortion
Holstein
selection index
breeding strategy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/16/2079

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