Association of index of welfare and metabolism with the genetic merit of Holstein and Simmental cows after the peak of lactation

Association of index of welfare and metabolism with the genetic merit of Holstein and Simmental cows after the peak of lactation

<p>The study investigated the relationship of markers of welfare and metabolism in milk, urine and blood with the genetic merit of Holstein and Simmental cows after the peak of lactation. Cows were selected from 3 Simmental (IS) and 2 Holstein (IH) commercial dairy farms. Within each farm, cow...

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Main Authors: Sandy Sgorlon, Marta Fanzago, Misa Sandri, Brigitta Gaspardo, Bruno Stefanon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2015-07-01
Series:Italian Journal of Animal Science
Subjects:
Biomarkers
Metabolism
Welfare
Genetic merit
Lactating cow
Online Access:http://www.aspajournal.it/index.php/ijas/article/view/3841

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http://www.aspajournal.it/index.php/ijas/article/view/3841

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