Variance components and genetic parameters for milk production of Holstein cattle in Antioquia (Colombia) using random regression models

Background: genetic parameters of lactation curve in dairy cattle can be analyzed as longitudinal data using random regression models (RRM). Objective: the goal of the present study was to estimate variance components and genetic parameters for milk production in Holstein cattle located in Antioquia...

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Main Authors: Ana C Herrera, Oscar D Múnera, Mario F Cerón-Muñoz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad de Antioquia 2013-06-01
Series:Revista Colombiana de Ciencias Pecuarias
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.org.co/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0120-06902013000200004&lng=en&tlng=en