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
PSVII-15 Effect of birth weight on the performance of hyperprolific sows at the first service.
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DOI: 10.1093/jas/skaf300.748
Abstract: To determine the influence of birth weight (BW) on the performance of hyperprolific sows at first service, a prospective comparative observational study was conducted in northwestern Mexico. Six hundred eighty piglets from the PIC Camborough®… read more here.
Keywords: age; birth weight; birth; first service ... See more keywords
Smart sensors in Thai dairy reproduction: A case study
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DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2024.1251-1258
Abstract: Background and Aim: Movement activity sensors are known for their potential to boost the reproductive performance of dairy cows. This study evaluated the effectiveness of these sensors on three Thai dairy farms (MK, NF, and… read more here.
Keywords: smart sensors; first service; thai dairy; sensors thai ... See more keywords