Correlations of feed intake predicted with milk infrared spectra and breeding values in the Dutch Holstein population

Correlations of feed intake predicted with milk infrared spectra and breeding values in the Dutch Holstein population

ABSTRACT: Feed is a major cost in dairy production, and substantial genetic variation in feed efficiency exists between cows. Therefore, breeders aim to improve feed efficiency of dairy cattle. However, phenotypic data on individual feed intake on commercial farms is scarce, and accurate measurement...

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Main Authors: Wijbrand Ouweltjes, Roel Veerkamp, Gerbrand van Burgsteden, René van der Linde, Gerben de Jong, Ariette van Knegsel, Yvette de Haas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-06-01
Series:Journal of Dairy Science
Subjects:
feed intake
milk IR spectra
genetic parameters
dairy cattle
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022030222002065

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