29
SEP
2015

Effect of age at first calving on conformation traits in Black-and-White cows

I. Marinov*, Zh. Gergovska Department of Animal Science – Ruminants and Dairy Farming, Faculty of Agriculture, Trakia University, 6000 Stara Zagora, Bulgaria Abstract. The study included 514 Black-and-White cows from 14 farms of different regions of the country. The cows are on Ist (2
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27
JUN
2014

Selection for linear traits for legs and feet and its significance for dairy cattle breeding

I. Marinov Abstract. Selection based on real problems with the legs and feet – the case of lameness, has low efficiency. Linear type traits describing the structural differences in different body parts including those of the legs and feet can be evaluated directly in a large num
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