The genome-wide analysis identified significant genomic loci explaining genetic variance for body conformation in Hanwoo (Korean cattle) cows
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DOI: 10.1080/09712119.2025.2489485
Abstract: ABSTRACT Genomic data and objective traits (body conformation, growth and carcass features) could increase efficiency in cow selection. GWAS on carcass traits of Hanwoo cattle have been published; however, only a few studies are about… read more here.
Keywords: genetic variance; significant genomic; conformation traits; body ... See more keywords
Genetic parameters for image-based estimations of swine feet and leg conformation traits
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DOI: 10.1093/jas/skaf103
Abstract: Abstract The objectives of this study were to develop and evaluate a novel algorithm for image extraction of structural conformation traits and estimate variance components among skeletal conformation, growth, and herd retention traits. An Intel… read more here.
Keywords: back leg; image; conformation; leg conformation ... See more keywords
Genetic Parameters of Semen Traits and Their Correlations with Conformation Traits in Chinese Holstein Bulls
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DOI: 10.1155/2024/5593703
Abstract: The elite bull plays an extremely important role in the genetic progression of the dairy cow population. The previous results indicated the potential positive relationship of large scrotal circumference (SC) with improved semen volume, concentration,… read more here.
Keywords: correlations conformation; traits correlations; genetic parameters; parameters semen ... See more keywords
Body conformation traits in early-lactation associated with clinical mastitis and lameness in lactating Chinese holstein cows
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DOI: 10.1186/s12917-024-03931-1
Abstract: Background Comprehending the correlation between body conformation traits of cows at the early stages of lactation and prevalent lactation diseases might facilitate the execution of selection and feeding strategies that prioritize cow health. This study… read more here.
Keywords: conformation traits; body conformation; clinical mastitis; mastitis ... See more keywords
Genetic analysis of udder conformation traits derived from automatic milking system recording in dairy cows.
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DOI: 10.3168/jds.2018-14838
Abstract: Cartesian teat coordinates measured by automatic milking systems (AMS) provide new opportunities to record udder conformation traits and to study changes in udder conformation genetically and phenotypically within and between parities. The objective of this… read more here.
Keywords: based udder; conformation traits; conformation; genetic correlations ... See more keywords
Comparison of a single-step with a multistep single nucleotide polymorphism best linear unbiased predictor model for genomic evaluation of conformation traits in German Holsteins.
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DOI: 10.3168/jds.2021-21145
Abstract: Genomic evaluation based on a single-step model uses all available data of phenotype, genotype, and pedigree; therefore, it should provide unbiased genomic breeding values with a higher correlation of prediction than the current multistep genomic… read more here.
Keywords: evaluation; conformation traits; single step; multistep ... See more keywords
Single- and multiple-breed genomic evaluations for conformation traits in Canadian Alpine and Saanen dairy goats.
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DOI: 10.3168/jds.2021-21713
Abstract: Conformation traits are functional traits known to affect longevity, production efficiency, and profitability of dairy goats. However, genetic progress for these traits is expected to be slower than for milk production traits due to the… read more here.
Keywords: breed; dairy; conformation traits; saanen ... See more keywords
Genome-wide association analysis of milk production, somatic cell score, and body conformation traits in Holstein cows
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DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.932034
Abstract: Milk production and body conformation traits are critical economic traits for dairy cows. To understand the basic genetic structure for those traits, a genome wide association study was performed on milk yield, milk fat yield,… read more here.
Keywords: milk production; conformation traits; milk; body ... See more keywords
Genome-Wide Association Study on Body Conformation Traits in Xinjiang Brown Cattle
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DOI: 10.3390/ijms251910557
Abstract: Body conformation traits are linked to the health, longevity, reproductivity, and production performance of cattle. These traits are also crucial for herd selection and developing new breeds. This study utilized pedigree information and phenotypic (1185… read more here.
Keywords: conformation traits; brown cattle; xinjiang brown; body ... See more keywords
Identification of Genomic Structural Variations in Xinjiang Brown Cattle by Deep Sequencing and Their Association with Body Conformation Traits
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DOI: 10.3390/ijms26115234
Abstract: Xinjiang Brown cattle is an elite dual-purpose breed (raised for dairy and beef) developed in China. To elucidate its genomic architecture, we conducted whole-genome resequencing of 169 Xinjiang Brown cattle, followed by structural variation (SV)… read more here.
Keywords: conformation traits; brown cattle; body conformation; xinjiang brown ... See more keywords