Joint estimation of (co) variance components and breeding values for mean and dispersion of days from calving to first service in Holstein cow
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DOI: 10.1071/an15643
Abstract: The present study explored the possibility of selection for uniformity of days from calving to first service (DFS) in dairy cattle. A double hierarchical generalised linear model with an iterative reweighted least-squares algorithm was used… read more here.
Keywords: mean dispersion; first service; dispersion; dfs ... See more keywords
The effect of body condition score in the transition period on milk, fertility, and health traits of Holstein cows
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DOI: 10.15567/mljekarstvo.2024.0106
Abstract: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between measures of body condition score (BCS) during the transition period and milk yield, reproductive performance, and occurrence of metritis and ketosis in cows. A total of 5026… read more here.
Keywords: condition score; bcs; milk; calving first ... See more keywords