Genetic correlations of fighting ability with somatic cells and longevity in cattle
The success in competitions may be stressful for animals and costly in terms of immune functions and longevity. Focusing on Aosta Chestnut and Aosta Black Pied cattle, selected for their fighting ability in traditional competitions, this study investigated the genetic relationships of fighting abili...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-01-01
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Series: | Animal |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S175173111900168X |