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1. 1. Association of genomic breeding values and parental average breeding values with future phenotypic performance in Swedish Red cows

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and Genetics

   Author : Christian Bengtsson; [2016]
   Keywords : genomic selection; red dairy cattle; Sweden; genotyping;

   Abstract : The purpose of this study was to compare female genomically enhanced breeding values with parental average breeding values in how well those match the animal’s future phenotypes. At the early years of genomic selection mainly bulls were genotyped, but when the costs decreases, genotyping of heifers becomes more and more interesting. READ MORE

3. 2. Arvets betydelse för mjölkkors beteende

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and Genetics

   Author : Caroline Bengtsson; [2008]
   Keywords : mjölkkor; beteende; gen; arvbarhet; korrelation; samband temperament; lynnet; rangordning; aggressivitet; foderintag; inlärning;

   Abstract : It becomes more important to consider different behaviour traits in the selection for dairy cows to be suitable in the production systems of today. The purpose of this investigation was to study the genetic background to behavioural traits and the heritabilities for temperament, rank order, aggressiveness, feeding behaviour and for learning behaviour. READ MORE

4. 3. Studier av mjölkbarhet automatiskt mätt i mjölkningsanläggningar

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and Genetics

   Author : Anna Norgren; [2005]
   Keywords : mjölkbarhet; mjölkkor;

   Abstract : Milkability or ease of milking, has higher importance today for Swedish dairy cattle producers after the introduction of milking parlours and automatic milking systems. Milkability is the cow's ability to quickly milk out and be completely milked. There are several measures of milkability available. READ MORE