Genetic parameters for dry matter intake, energy balance, residual energy intake, and liability to diseases in German Holstein and Fleckvieh dairy cows
ABSTRACT: Selection for feed efficiency (FE) is a hot topic in dairy cow breeding. Dry matter intake (DMI) and residual energy intake (REI) are mostly discussed as new selection traits. Selection for lower DMI or REI seems to increase FE if other traits, such as milk yield or health, are not affecte...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2022-11-01
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| Series: | Journal of Dairy Science |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022030222005707 |