Heritability of Teat Condition in Italian Holstein Friesian and Its Relationship with Milk Production and Somatic Cell Score

In spite of the impressive advancements observed on both management and genetic factors, udder health still represents one of most demanding objectives to be attained in the dairy cattle industry. Udder morphology and especially teat condition might represent the first physical barrier to pathogens’...

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Main Authors: Francesco Tiezzi, Antonio Marco Maisano, Stefania Chessa, Mario Luini, Stefano Biffani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/12/2271