Genetic analysis of persistency in the Israeli Holstein population by the multitrait animal model

Journal of Dairy Science

Volumn 89, Issue 7, 2006, Pages 2738-2746

  Weller, J I ^a   Ezra, E ^b   Leitner, G ^c  

^a VOLCANI CENTER   (Israel)

^b Israel Cattle Breeders Association   (Israel)

^c KIMRON VETERINARY INSTITUTE   (Israel)

Author keywords

Genetic evaluation; Israeli Holstein; Multitrait animal model; Persistency

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA;

EID: 33745930831     PISSN: 00220302     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3168/jds.S0022-0302(06)72350-5     Document Type: Article

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