Genetic evaluation for cow fighting ability in the Valdostana breed

This study aimed to exploit the genetic components of cow fighting ability in Valdostana breed. Data from 41 knockout competitions in three different weight categories (WC) performed over two years were used. Two different variables to express fighting ability were considered: 1) a “placin...

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Main Authors: M. Vevey, B. Contiero, R. Mantovani
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/1424