Genome-wide association and functional genomic analyses for various hoof health traits in North American Holstein cattle

ABSTRACT: Hoof diseases are a major welfare and economic issue in the global dairy cattle production industry, which can be minimized through improved management and breeding practices. Optimal genetic improvement of hoof health could benefit from a deep understanding of the genetic background and b...

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Main Authors: Luis Paulo B. Sousa, Junior, Luis Fernando B. Pinto, Valdecy A.R. Cruz, Gerson A. Oliveira Jr., Hinayah Rojas de Oliveira, Tatiane S. Chud, Victor B. Pedrosa, Filippo Miglior, Flávio S. Schenkel, Luiz F. Brito
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-04-01
Series:Journal of Dairy Science
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022030223007798