Genetics of twinning rate in Italian Holsteins

ABSTRACT: Twinning is undesirable in dairy cattle because it is associated with higher risks of abortion, calving difficulty, and metabolic and reproductive issues. Moreover, twin calves are lighter at birth and generally have a lower survival rate. As a result, twinning leads to substantial economi...

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Main Authors: J.S. Katende, A. Costa, M. Santinello, F. Galluzzo, M. Marusi, R. Finocchiaro, M. Cassandro, M. Penasa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-05-01
Series:Journal of Dairy Science
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022030225001262
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