Modeling and genetic parameters of lactation curves in Holstein bovine breed in Colombia
Journal Title: Revista MVZ Cordoba - Year 2012, Vol 17, Issue 2
Abstract
Evaluate different mathematical models applied to lactation curves, determine which of them represent the best fit and estimate genetic parameters for the characteristics derived from the best model.
Authors and Affiliations
Jhon Cañas A, M. Sc| Universidad de Antioquia, Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias. Instituto de Biología, GaMMA: Grupo de investigación en Genética, Mejoramiento y Modelación Animal, Medellín, Colombia., Mario Cerón-Muñoz, Ph. D *| Universidad de Antioquia, Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias. Instituto de Biología, GaMMA: Grupo de investigación en Genética, Mejoramiento y Modelación Animal, Medellín, Colombia.Universidad de Antioquia, Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias, Medellín, Colombia.Correspondencia: mceronm@agronica.udea.edu.co, Juan Corrales A, M. Sc| Universidad de Antioquia, Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias. Instituto de Biología, GaMMA: Grupo de investigación en Genética, Mejoramiento y Modelación Animal, Medellín, Colombia.
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