Analysis of early survival of Holstein-Friesian heifers of diverse sire origins on commercial dairy farms in Kenya
The use of imported semen within the Holstein-Friesian cattle population in Kenya has contributed to increased milk production per cow, however, information on how this has impacted on functional traits, particularly early life survival and reproductive performance is scarce. This study evaluated ag...
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| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | Inglés |
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Springer
2009
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/38 |
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