Genetic parameters for milk production traits and breeding goals for Gir dairy cattle in Brazil.
Genetic parameters for milk production traits and breeding goals for Gir dairy cattle in Brazil.
Author(s): PRATA, M. C. de A.; EL FARO, L.; VERNEQUE, R. da S.; VERCESI FILHO, A. E.; PEIXOTO, M. G. C. D.; MOREIRA, E. L.; CARDOSO, V. L.
Summary: The present study defined breeding goals and proposed selection indices for milk production and quality traits of Gir dairy cattle. The results indicate that milk component traits should be included in a selection index to rank animals evaluated in the National Gir Dairy Breeding Program developed in Brazil.
Publication year: 2015
Types of publication: Journal article
Unit: Embrapa Dairy Cattle
Keywords: Economic selection index, Economic value, Gir dairy cattle
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