Inferring Causalities of Environmental and Genetic Factors for Differential Somatic Cell Count and Mastitis Pathogens in Dairy Cows Using Structural Equation Modelling
The aim of this study was to establish and evaluate a structural equation model to infer causal relationships among environmental and genetic factors on udder health. For this purpose, 537 Holstein Friesian cows were genotyped, and milk samples were analyzed for novel traits including differential s...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-11-01
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| Series: | Genes |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/14/11/2102 |