Genetic Parameters for Linear Type Traits and Milk, Fat, and Protein Production in Holstein Cows in Brazil |
Campos, Rafael Viegas
(Animal Science Department, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul)
Cobuci, Jaime Araujo (Animal Science Department, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul) Kern, Elisandra Lurdes (Animal Science Department, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul) Costa, Claudio Napolis (Embrapa Dairy Cattle, Juiz de Fora) McManus, Concepta Margaret (Department of Animal Science, University of Brasilia, Campus Darcy Ribeiro) |
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