Challenges and opportunities in genetic improvement of local livestock breeds
Sufficient genetic variation in livestock populations is necessary both for adaptation to future
changes in climate and consumer demand, and for continual genetic improvement of …
changes in climate and consumer demand, and for continual genetic improvement of …
Milk microbiome diversity and bacterial group prevalence in a comparison between healthy Holstein Friesian and Rendena cows
Dry and early lactation periods represent the most critical phases for udder health in cattle,
especially in highly productive breeds, such as the Holstein Friesian (HF). On the other …
especially in highly productive breeds, such as the Holstein Friesian (HF). On the other …
What we have lost: Mastitis resistance in Holstein Friesians and in a local cattle breed
Abstract In Holstein Friesian dairy cows, selective pressure for increased milk production
has led to a higher propensity to disease, including mastitis, when compared to less …
has led to a higher propensity to disease, including mastitis, when compared to less …
[HTML][HTML] Effects of breed and feeding system on milk production, body weight, body condition score, reproductive performance, and postpartum ovarian function
S Walsh, F Buckley, K Pierce, N Byrne, J Patton… - Journal of Dairy …, 2008 - Elsevier
The objective of this study was to investigate the potential differences among Holstein-
Friesian (HF), Montbéliarde (MB), Normande (NM), Norwegian Red (NRF), Montbéliarde× …
Friesian (HF), Montbéliarde (MB), Normande (NM), Norwegian Red (NRF), Montbéliarde× …
Assessment of the relations for determining the profitability of dairy farms, a premise of their economic sustainability
The profitability of dairy farms is a broadly addressed issue in research, for different farming
systems and even more so now, when it comes to the issue of sustainability in different …
systems and even more so now, when it comes to the issue of sustainability in different …
[HTML][HTML] Effects of breed, feeding system, and parity on udder health and milking characteristics
The objective of this study was to quantify differences in udder health and milking
characteristics among the Holstein-Friesian (HF), Montbéliarde (MB), Normande (NM) …
characteristics among the Holstein-Friesian (HF), Montbéliarde (MB), Normande (NM) …
[HTML][HTML] Comparative analysis of inbreeding parameters and runs of homozygosity islands in 2 Italian autochthonous cattle breeds mainly raised in the Parmigiano …
Reggiana and Modenese are autochthonous cattle breeds, reared in the North of Italy, that
can be mainly distinguished for their standard coat color (Reggiana is red, whereas …
can be mainly distinguished for their standard coat color (Reggiana is red, whereas …
[HTML][HTML] A comparison between Holstein-Friesian and Jersey dairy cows and their F1 cross with regard to milk yield, somatic cell score, mastitis, and milking …
R Prendiville, KM Pierce, F Buckley - Journal of Dairy Science, 2010 - Elsevier
The key objectives of this study were to investigate differences in milking characteristics and
udder health between Holstein-Friesian (HF), Jersey (J), and Jersey× Holstein-Friesian (F1) …
udder health between Holstein-Friesian (HF), Jersey (J), and Jersey× Holstein-Friesian (F1) …
Genomic diversity and relationship analyses of endangered German Black Pied cattle (DSN) to 68 other taurine breeds based on whole-genome sequencing
German Black Pied cattle (Deutsches Schwarzbuntes Niederungsrind, DSN) are an
endangered dual-purpose cattle breed originating from the North Sea region. The …
endangered dual-purpose cattle breed originating from the North Sea region. The …
Effect of cattle management practices on raw milk quality on farms operating in a two-stage dairy chain
In many developing countries, milk production varies greatly according to farm size, cattle
breed, and milking practices. However, production systems often are dominated by …
breed, and milking practices. However, production systems often are dominated by …