A practical approach for minimising inbreeding and maximising genetic gain in dairy cattle

<p>Abstract</p> <p>A method that predicts the genetic composition and inbreeding (F) of the future dairy cow population using information on the current cow population, semen use and progeny test bulls is described. This is combined with information on genetic merit of bulls to com...

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Main Authors: Goddard Mike E, Bowman Phil J, Haile-Mariam Mekonnen
Format: Article
Language:deu
Published: BMC 2007-07-01
Series:Genetics Selection Evolution
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Online Access:http://www.gse-journal.org/content/39/4/369