Genetic parameters for functional longevity, type traits, SCS, milk flow and production in the Italian Brown Swiss

The aim of this study was to estimate genetic parameters for a set of new traits and to update values for production and morphological traits to be used in the selection index of Italian Brown Swiss dairy cattle. Longevity, milking speed and somatic cell scores (SCS) were considered for inclusion in...

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Main Authors: Attilio Rossoni, Alessandro Bagnato, Rita Rizzi, Antonia B. Samoré
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2010-04-01
Series:Italian Journal of Animal Science
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Online Access:http://www.aspajournal.it/index.php/ijas/article/view/1325