Estimation of lactation curve parameters and its correlation with udder type traits in Iranian Holstein dairy cattle using Wilmink's function
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ABBAS MIKHCHI
Department of Animal Science, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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MOJTABA HOSSEINPOUR MASHHADI
Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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GHOBAD ASGARI JAFARABADI
Department of Animal Science, Varamin-Pishva Branch, Islamic Azad University, Varamin, Tehran, Iran
Keywords:
Genetic evaluation, Holstein cows, Lactation curve, Udder type traits, Wilmink’s functionDownloads
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