Comparison of sire evaluation methods in Holstein Friesian in the central highlands of Ethiopia

First lactation records (387) of Friesian-Boran crossbred cows, daughters of 37 Holstein Friesian (HF) sires were analyzed. Holstein Friesian sires were evaluated based on breeding values estimated considering first lactation 305- days milk yield of their progeny using 4 sire evaluation methods, viz...

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Main Authors: Haile, Aynalem, Joshi, B.K., Ayalew, W., Tegegne, Azage, Singh, A., Chakravarty, A.K.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: 2010
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/3588

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