Genetics of twin birth rate in German Holstein and options for breeding

Genetics of twin birth rate in German Holstein and options for breeding

ABSTRACT: Twinning in dairy cattle poses substantial risks for both cows and calves, including increased rates of calving difficulties, stillbirths, postpartum complications, and negative effects on calf viability and growth. These challenges lead to substantial economic losses and raise serious con...

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Main Authors: Laura Hüneke, Christin Schmidtmann, Hatem Alkhoder, Zengting Liu, Dierck Segelke, Stefan Rensing, Johannes Heise, Georg Thaller
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-06-01
Series:Journal of Dairy Science
Subjects:
multiple birth
Holstein cattle
single-step
genetic correlations
animal welfare
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022030225002413
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