Genetic parameters of direct and maternal effects for calving ease in Dutch Holstein-Friesian cattle

Journal of Dairy Science

Volumn 92, Issue 5, 2009, Pages 2229-2237

  Eaglen, S A E ^a   Bijma, P ^a  

^a WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITY   (Netherlands)

Author keywords

Calving ease; Direct maternal genetic correlation; Genetic parameter; Maternal genetic effect

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA; BOS; FRIESIA;

AGE; ANIMAL; ANIMAL DISEASE; ARTICLE; BIRTH; BREEDING; CATTLE; CATTLE DISEASE; FEMALE; GENETICS; LABOR COMPLICATION; MALE; PREGNANCY; TIME;

AGE FACTORS; ANIMALS; BREEDING; CATTLE; CATTLE DISEASES; FEMALE; MALE; OBSTETRIC LABOR COMPLICATIONS; PARTURITION; PREGNANCY; TIME FACTORS;

EID: 67651174416     PISSN: 00220302     EISSN: 15253198     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3168/jds.2008-1654     Document Type: Article

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