Estimation of the genetic parameters for semen traits in Chinese Holstein bulls
Abstract Background Semen traits are important for the widespread use of superior bulls. Thus, the objective of this study was to estimate the heritability of five semen traits, ejaculate volume (VE), progressive sperm motility (SM), sperm concentration (SC), number of sperm (NSP), and number of pro...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-06-01
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Series: | BMC Genetics |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12863-019-0752-x |