A multi-trait genetic analysis of protein yield, udder health, and fertility in first lactation Danish Holstein, Danish Red, and Danish Jersey using an animal model

Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica A: Animal Sciences

Volumn 59, Issue 4, 2009, Pages 197-203

  Norberg, E ^a   Madsen, P ^a   Pedersen, J ^b  

^a AARHUS UNIVERSITY   (Denmark)

^b Dansk Landbrugsradgivning   (Denmark)

Author keywords

Dairy cattle; Functional traits; Genetic correlation; Yield

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA; BOS;

EID: 77949395224     PISSN: 09064702     EISSN: 16511972     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09064700903490588     Document Type: Article

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