Breeding indexes and genetic selection to improve the characteristics of the dairy herd

Breeding indexes can help to make better breeding decisions i.e. selection of the cows and bulls to be parents of the next generation. Breeding decisions have a long term effect on the future of the dairy farm as the effect of breeding is permanent and cumulative. Breeding is one of the main ways to influence the sustainability of cattle farming.

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  • Europe
Autori
  • NL - Jan Hendrik Mica
Scop
  • Education/Training
  • Dissemination
  • Communication
Tip fișier
Video
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147.71 MB
Creat pe
30-06-2024
Limba de origine
Dutch
Site-ul oficial al proiectului
R4D
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CC BY-NC-ND

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