Genome-wide associations for milk production and somatic cell score in Holstein-Friesian cattle in Ireland

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Contemporary dairy breeding goals have broadened to include, along with milk production traits, a number of non-production-related traits in an effort to improve the overall functionality of the dairy cow. Increased indirect selectio...

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Main Authors: Meredith Brian K, Kearney Francis J, Finlay Emma K, Bradley Daniel G, Fahey Alan G, Berry Donagh P, Lynn David J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-03-01
Series:BMC Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2156/13/21