Correlations of feed intake predicted with milk infrared spectra and breeding values in the Dutch Holstein population
ABSTRACT: Feed is a major cost in dairy production, and substantial genetic variation in feed efficiency exists between cows. Therefore, breeders aim to improve feed efficiency of dairy cattle. However, phenotypic data on individual feed intake on commercial farms is scarce, and accurate measurements are very costly. Several studies have shown that information from Fourier-transformed infrared spectra of milk samples (milk infrared, milk IR) can be used to predict phenotypes such as energy balance and energy intake, but this is usually based on small data sets obtained under experimental circu... Mehr ...
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Dokumenttyp: | Artikel |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 2022 |
Reihe/Periodikum: | Journal of Dairy Science, Vol 105, Iss 6, Pp 5271-5282 (2022) |
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Elsevier
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Schlagwörter: | feed intake / milk IR spectra / genetic parameters / dairy cattle / Dairy processing. Dairy products / SF250.5-275 / Dairying / SF221-250 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Permalink: | https://search.fid-benelux.de/Record/base-28989231 |
Datenquelle: | BASE; Originalkatalog |
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Link(s) : | https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2021-21579 |