Using Random Regression Models to Genetically Evaluate Functional Longevity Traits in North American Angus Cattle
This study aimed to propose novel longevity indicators by comparing genetic parameters for traditional (TL; i.e., the cow’s lifespan after the first calving) and functional (FL; i.e., how long the cow stayed in the herd while also calving; assuming no missing (FLa) or missing (FLb) records for unkno...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-12-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/12/2410 |