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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Main Authors: Hongwei Yin, Lingzhao Fang, Chunhua Qin, Shengli Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-06-01
Series:BMC Genetics
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12863-019-0752-x