Potential of anogenital distance as a genetic selection trait in Canadian Holsteins

ABSTRACT: Maintaining optimal fertility in dairy cattle herds is a global challenge that is typically addressed through the genetic selection of fertility indicator traits. However, many of the traits currently implemented in breeding programs are heavily influenced by environmental factors, resulti...

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Published in:Journal of Dairy Science
Main Authors: G.R. Dodd, F.S. Schenkel, F. Miglior, T.C. Bruinjé, M. Gobikrushanth, J.E. Carrelli, M. Oba, D.J. Ambrose, C.F. Baes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-05-01
Subjects:
genetic parameters
breeding value correlation
single-step genomic BLUP
fertility indicator trait
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022030225001572

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