The evolving role of Fourier-transform mid-infrared spectroscopy in genetic improvement of dairy cattle

Abstract Over the last 100 years, significant advances have been made in the characterisation of milk composition for dairy cattle improvement programs. Technological progress has enabled a shift from labour intensive, on-farm collection and processing of samples that assess yield and fat levels in...

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Main Authors: K. M. Tiplady, T. J. Lopdell, M. D. Littlejohn, D. J. Garrick
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-04-01
Series:Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40104-020-00445-2