multivariate measure of lactation persistency for dairy sheep

The persistency of lactation, i.e. the ability of animals to maintain a rconstant level of production after the lactation peak, represents an interesting trait for animal breeding strategies, allowing for the increase of profitability of animal husbandry via the reduction of production costs. Dairy...

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Main Authors: A. Cappio-Borlino, C. Di Mauro, S.R. Sanna, N.P.P. Macciotta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2011-03-01
Series:Italian Journal of Animal Science
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Online Access:http://www.aspajournal.it/index.php/ijas/article/view/1910