Genetic association between longevity and linear type traits of Holstein cows
Longevity is a desirable trait in the dairy industry because of its relationship to profitability. The aim of this study was to estimate genetic parameters for longevity measurements related to productive life, or life in the herd, and linear type traits of Brazilian Holstein cows born between the y...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Universidade de São Paulo
2015-06-01
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| Series: | Scientia Agricola |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-90162015000300203&lng=en&tlng=en |