scholarly journals A relationship between production and reproduction traits in cows of Czech Pied cattle

2011 ◽  
Vol 49 (No. 4) ◽  
pp. 131-136
Author(s):  
D. Vaněk
Keyword(s):  
Milk Yield ◽  
Fixed Effects ◽  
Breeding Value ◽  
Reproduction Traits ◽  
Statistical Program ◽  
Multifactor Analysis ◽  
Central Database ◽  
Days Open ◽  
Fat Yield ◽  
Calving Intervals

The purpose of the paper was to analyse the effect of the level of milk yield and breeding value on reproduction of Czech pied cows. In the study of cows that calved in the period 1999–2001 the results for 41 357 cows from the central database were used analytically. The study was focused on the following traits: breeding value of the father of the cow for kg of milk, breeding value of the mother of the cow for kg of milk, the cow’s milk yield in the 1st to the 3rd lactation, and reproduction traits after the 1st and 2nd calving. To determine the effect of the breeding value of the father or mother of the cow on reproduction traits of daughters the test cows were divided into 3 groups depending on the BV of the parents. The results were processed by multifactor analysis of variance using the CORR and GLM procedures of the SAS statistical program, v. 8.1., and the model with fixed effects for the calculation itself. The results of the study show a negative correlation between the level of the milk yield of cows and their reproduction. It may be stated that the increased milk yield decreases reproduction traits characterised by the extension of days open and calving interval. The estimated correlation between the milk yield and the days open was r = 0.38 for milk yield, r = 0.32 for fat yield, and r = 0.25 for protein yield. A similar correlation between the level of milk yield and the days open was also found in other calving intervals.  

scholarly journals The Analysis of Reproduction in Population of the Slovak Spotted Dairy Cows

2019 ◽  
Vol 67 (6) ◽  
pp. 1419-1426
Author(s):  
Jozef Bujko ◽  
Juraj Candrák ◽  
Peter Strapák ◽  
Július Žitný ◽  
Cyril Hrnčár ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Cows ◽  
Fixed Effects ◽  
Linear Models ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Calving Interval ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Actual Computation ◽  
Reproduction Traits ◽  
Days Open ◽  
Basic Statistical Analysis

The aim of study was to analyse the reproduction and factors affecting on reproduction traits of dairy cows in population of Slovak Spotted cattle from 2007 to 2016 the results for 37,274 dairy cows: days to first service (DFS), days open (DO), number of inseminations per conception (NIC), age of first calving (AFC) and calving interval (CI). The basic statistical analysis were analysed using the SAS version 9.3. For the actual computation a linear models with fixed effects was used: For the actual computation a linear models with fixed effects was used: yijklm = μ + HYSi + BTj+ Fk+ Bl +eijklm. The linear model represents coefficients determination R2 = 0.452117% (P < 0.001) for DFS, R2 = 0.377715% (P < 0.001) for DO, R2 = 0.348442% (P < 0.001) for NIC and R2 = 0.317128% (P < 0.001) for CI with all fixed effects. Correlation coefficients among DFS with DO, NIC, AFC and CI were r = 0.37275, r = -0.06881, r = 0.06493 and r = 0.08348. These coefficients were highly statistically significant (P < 0.001).

scholarly journals Breeding value evaluation in Polish fur animals: Statistical description of fur coat and reproduction traits – relationship and inbreeding

2011 ◽  
Vol 49 (No. 1) ◽  
pp. 16-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Wierzbicki ◽  
A. Filistowicz ◽  
W. Jagusiak
Keyword(s):  
Fixed Effects ◽  
Breeding Value ◽  
The Arctic ◽  
Arctic Fox ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Value Evaluation ◽  
Inbreeding Coefficients ◽  
Silver Fox ◽  
Reproduction Traits ◽  
As Relationship

Three data sets were available: records on conformation and coat traits for the arctic fox from one farm (5 540 observations, collected between 1983 and 1997), and the same traits for the silver fox from three farms (8 199 observations, collected between 1984 and 1999). The third set comprised 5 829 observations on reproductive performance of the arctic fox from one farm, collected between 1984 and 1999. The GLM procedure was used to test the significance of fixed effects on the analysed reproduction traits as well as differences between groups. Phenotypic trends as well as relationship and inbreeding across the studied years were computed. Most of the phenotypic trends were positive. Low relationship and inbreeding coefficients in the arctic and silver fox populations under study were estimated. The average relationship coefficients for the silver and arctic fox populations were 0.015 and 0.010, respectively, whereas the average inbreeding coefficients for the same species were 0.0039 and 0.0016, respectively. No inbreeding was found in the arctic fox breeding females. &nbsp;

RELATIONSHIPS OF REPRODUCTION TRAITS, BODY WEIGHT AND MILK YIELD IN DAIRY CATTLE

1986 ◽  
Vol 66 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. R. BATRA ◽  
A. J. LEE ◽  
A. J. McALLISTER
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Dairy Cattle ◽  
Milk Yield ◽  
Fixed Effects ◽  
Genetic Correlations ◽  
Calving Interval ◽  
Phenotypic Correlations ◽  
Reproduction Traits ◽  
Heritability Estimates ◽  
National Cooperative

The relationships between reproduction traits, body weight and milk yield were investigated using data from 1611 heifers and 733 cows from two lines of the National Cooperative Dairy Cattle Breeding Project. The data were analyzed separately for heifers and cows within lines using a mixed linear model containing fixed effects for station, year of birth, season of birth and random effect of sires. Heritability estimates and genetic correlations were estimated by a paternal half-sib analysis. Heritability estimates for heifer and cow reproduction traits ranged between 0 and 26% while those of body weights at calving and 112 d postpartum and milk yield ranged from 24 to 43%. Heifers with difficult calving had a higher incidence of retained placenta than those with normal calving. Phenotypic correlations between heifer reproduction traits and milk yield during first lactation were small. High milk production in cows was associated with longer calving interval. Phenotypic correlations between heifer's and cow's reproduction traits were small. Difficult calving in heifers impairs reproductive performance after calving resulting in greater number of days from calving to first and last breeding and leading to a longer calving interval. Key words: Reproduction traits, heifers, cows, milk yield, dairy cattle

EVALUATION OF THE BREEDING VALUE AND GENETIC POTENTIAL OF THE STUD BULLS USED IN THE STUD FARM

2021 ◽  
pp. 26-31
Author(s):  
И.С. ЛИБЕТ ◽  
Н.П. СУДАРЕВ ◽  
Д. АБЫЛКАСЫМОВ ◽  
О.В. АБРАМПАЛЬСКАЯ
Keyword(s):  
Milk Yield ◽  
Milk Fat ◽  
Mass Fraction ◽  
Total Yield ◽  
Breeding Value ◽  
Cattle Breeding ◽  
Genetic Potential ◽  
Dairy Cattle Breeding ◽  
Fat Yield ◽  
Selective Process

Определена племенная ценность и генетический потенциал 21 быка-производителя голштинской породы, используемого в стаде племенного завода Тверской области, где проводилась их ранговая оценка по ряду селекционных признаков. Удой дочерей оцениваемых быков 8700—10804 кг молока с массовой долей жира от 3,81 до 3,95% и выходом молочного жира — 346,4—414,9 кг. Белок в молоке у дочерей разных производителей был на одном уровне — от 3,17 до 3,19%. По суммарному выходу молочного белка из-за колебаний в удое, размах признака варьировал от 279 до 344 кг. Племенная ценность (ПЦ) быков по удою составила 91,6—113,3%, 13 из них имели ПЦ ниже 100%, 8 голов — выше 100%. ПЦ по массовой доле жира равнялась 97,7—100,3%, по массовой доле белка — 99,6—100,3%. Суммарная ранговая оценка производителей по сочетаемости признаков их дочерей и женских предков показала, что бык АльтаПилснер 70344827 имеет явное преимущество по ПЦ перед другими производителями, его интегрированный коэффициент связи самый высокий и составляет — 0,78. Производитель Тач 69774799, напротив, занимает последнее место. Дана экономическая оценка использования производителей. Полученные материалы позволяют обеспечить положительную динамику селекционного процесса в молочном скотоводстве. The breeding value and genetic potential of 21 Holstein-stud bulls used in the herd of the stud farm of the Tver region were determined, where they were ranked according to a number of selectional features. The milk yield of the daughters of the evaluated bulls is 8700—10804 kg of milk with a mass fraction of fat from 3.81 to 3.95% and a milk fat yield of 346.4—414.9 kg. The protein in the milk of the daughters of different studs was at the same level-from 3.17 to 3.19%. According to the total yield of milk protein due to fluctuations in milk yield, the range of the trait varied from 279 to 344 kg. The breeding value (BV) of bulls according to the milk yield was 91.6—113.3%, 13 of them had a BV below 100%, 8 heads - above 100%. The BV for the mass fraction of fat was equal 97.7-100.3%, for the mass fraction of protein - 99.6-100.3%. The total ranking of the studs by the combination of the characteristics of their daughters and female ancestors demonstrated that the Altapilsner bull 70344827 has a clear advantage in BV over other studs, its integrated coupling coefficient is the highest and amounts 0.78. Tach 69774799 stud, on the contrary, takes the last place. There is given the economic evaluation of the studs usage. The obtained materials allow to ensure the positive dynamics of the selective process in dairy cattle breeding.

scholarly journals Estimation the Genetic Parameters for Milk Yield in Romanian Spotted, Simmental Type Cattle Breed

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-121
Author(s):  
Rodica Stefania Pelmuș ◽  
Mircea Cătălin Rotar ◽  
Cristina Lazăr ◽  
Răzvan Alexandru Uță
Keyword(s):  
Animal Model ◽  
Milk Yield ◽  
Genetic Parameters ◽  
Genetic Correlations ◽  
Cattle Breed ◽  
Random Regression ◽  
Breeding Value ◽  
Regression Test ◽  
Fat Yield ◽  
Heritability Estimates

Abstract The aim of this study was to estimate the genetic parameters for test-day traits milk yield and the breeding value in Romanian Spotted, Simmental type cattle. Random regression test-day animal model was used to estimate the genetic parameters. The number of records were 2062 test-day from 302 cows. The data were obtained from Romanian Breeding Association Romanian Spotted, Simmental type. The heritability estimates values for milk yield ranged between 0.377 and 0.417. The heritability for fat test-day yield in our study was low the values ranged between 0.117 and 0.236 and for protein test-day yield was medium, the values ranged between 0.308 and 0.372. The breeding value for the best ten cows for milk yield ranged from 1946.57 to 3250.38 kg, for fat yield were between 64.92 and 98.86 kg and for protein ranged from 67.26 to 102.21 kg. The correlations between test-day milk yields ranging from 0.28 to 1. Genetic correlations between test day fat and protein yields were high.

scholarly journals Effects in genetic evaluation for semen traits in Czech Large White and Czech Landrace boars

2009 ◽  
Vol 54 (No. 8) ◽  
pp. 349-358 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Wolf ◽  
J. Smital
Keyword(s):  
Animal Model ◽  
Fixed Effects ◽  
Strong Influence ◽  
Sperm Concentration ◽  
Economic Importance ◽  
Breeding Value ◽  
Female Reproduction ◽  
Large White ◽  
Semen Volume ◽  
Reproduction Traits

Data on 75 567 ejaculates from 1 417 boars of the breeds Czech Large White and Czech Landrace collected in 23 AI centres between 2000 and 2007 were analyzed. Fixed effects were estimated from a four-trait animal model for semen volume, sperm concentration, motility and percentage of abnormal spermatozoa and from single-trait animal models for the total number of spermatozoa and the number of functional spermatozoa. Both the total number of spermatozoa and the number of functional spermatozoa were highest in winter and lowest in summer. Boar’s age had a strong influence on semen volume, the total number and the functional number of spermatozoa; these traits increased especially in the first phase. The percentage of abnormal spermatozoa also increased with age. An interval between successive collections of 7 to 10 days yielded the best values for all semen traits. As semen traits are of direct economic importance for AI centres, it can be expected that the estimation of breeding value for semen traits will become important and that AI centres will choose among top boars for production and female reproduction traits the boars with better semen production.

scholarly journals The influence of multiple births on subsequent production and reproduction traits in Holstein cattle

2010 ◽  
Vol 58 (5) ◽  
pp. 43-48
Author(s):  
Jiří Bezdíček ◽  
Jan Říha
Keyword(s):  
Somatic Cell ◽  
Cell Count ◽  
Milk Production ◽  
Somatic Cell Count ◽  
Breeding Value ◽  
Multiple Births ◽  
Holstein Cattle ◽  
Reproduction Traits ◽  
Days Open ◽  
Lower Production

The aim of this study was to evaluate production and reproduction parameters after the birth of twins in holstein cattle (H = 100 %). Evaluation was made in terms of days open (the period between calving and conception; DO), milk production (kg of milk; % of fat, protein and lactose; kg of fat and protein; somatic cell count) and frequence of culling after the birth of twins. Milk production following the birth of twins was compared with milk production in controls matched on characteristics such as identical father, mother reaching the same breeding value of milk kg (± 10 %), evalued lactation occurring on the same farm, in the same year and period (±3 months). The goal was to pairs cows as cohorts with similar origins and production parameters under the same conditions and time. Days open after twinning in the multiple births were compared with days open in previous lactation and also with their cohorts. The data were analysed for 196 Holstein cows which gave birth to twins. The results showed a significantly (P ≤ 0.05) longer number of days open for the twin births. The prolongation was an average of 19 days. Days open through twin births was 132.62 days (sx = 62.22); in the previous lactation it was 113.54 days (sx = 63.14) and in cohorts 113.00 days (sx = 50.57). Milk production was similar in cows with twins and in cohorts (7907; 7871 kg). Average fat, protein and lactose percent in lactation was insignificantly lower in cows with twins (reduction: −0.08; −0.05; −0.02 %). Fat, protein and lactose percent was as follows in the group with twins compared to cohorts (3.72 vs. 3.80; 3.33 vs. 3.38; 4.94 vs. 4.96 %). From this arose an insignificantly lower production in kg of fat and protein (291.14 vs. 297.13; 261.49 vs. 264.74 kg). In the first three milk yield control after multiple births was found an insignificantly lower somatic cell count than in controls (149,7 thousand vs. 188.87 thousand). Frequence of culling after twin births (196 cows = 100%) were on health and reproductive grounds 78 cows (39.8 %) and for other reasons, 15 cows (7.65 %).

scholarly journals Optimisation of the breeding value model of Simmental bull sires

2006 ◽  
Vol 22 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 11-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jovanka Panic ◽  
V. Vidovic
Keyword(s):  
Milk Production ◽  
Milk Yield ◽  
Breeding Value ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Fat Yield ◽  
Value Model ◽  
Year 2000 ◽  
Cattle Farms

In this research 245 cows were included. They are daughters of ten sires, and they realized 548 lactations in the period from year 2000 to 2003. Data were used from two cattle farms, "Backa" and "Pobeda" that are located on government property "Krivaja". In this research influences of systematic factors like farm, year, season or lactation have been included. Breading values are evaluated for all qualities (milk yield, fat yield, fat percentage and persistency of milk production). Sires are ranked based on average milk yield of his daughters.

scholarly journals Genetic polymorphisms of leptin and leptin receptor genes in relation with production and reproduction traits in cattle.

1970 ◽  
Vol 60 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Trakovická ◽  
Nina Moravčíková ◽  
Radovan Kasarda
Keyword(s):  
Milk Protein ◽  
Leptin Receptor ◽  
Production Traits ◽  
Hair Roots ◽  
Pcr Rflp ◽  
Reproduction Traits ◽  
Days Open ◽  
Fat Yield ◽  
Exon 20 ◽  
General Linear Model Procedure

Leptin and leptin receptor genes are considered as production traits markers in dairy or beef cattle. The aim of this study was to verify the associations of polymorphisms in bovine LEP and LEPR genes with production and reproduction traits in Slovak Spotted and Pinzgau cows. Long-life production was evaluated: milk, protein, and fat yield and reproduction traits: age at first calving, calving interval, days open, and insemination interval. In total, 296 blood samples of Slovak Spotted and 85 hair roots samples of Pinzgau cows were analyzed. In order to detect LEP/Sau3AI (BTA 4, inron 2) and LEPR/T945M (BTA 3, exon 20) genotypes PCR-RFLP method was used. In Slovak Spotted and Pinzgau cows allele frequencies were 0.838/0.162 and 0.694/0.306 for A and B LEP variants, and 0.954/0.046 and 0.912/0.088 for C and T LEPR variants, respectively. For testing the associations between SNPs LEP/Sau3AI and LEPR/T945M and evaluated traits, the General Linear Model procedure in SAS Software was used. Statistical analysis showed that SNP LEP/Sau3AI significantly affected milk, protein and fat yield (P

scholarly journals Holsteins in Puerto Rico: II. Influence of Lactation Length, Days Dry, Days Open, and Calving Interval on Production Traits

1969 ◽  
Vol 60 (4) ◽  
pp. 540-550
Author(s):  
J. K. Camoens ◽  
R. E. McDowell ◽  
L. D. VanVleck ◽  
J. D. Rivera Anaya
Keyword(s):  
Puerto Rico ◽  
Milk Yield ◽  
Phenotypic Correlation ◽  
Calving Interval ◽  
Production Traits ◽  
Dry Period ◽  
Lactation Length ◽  
Order Of Magnitude ◽  
Days Open ◽  
Fat Yield

Records of high grade or purebred Holsteins in 62 herds on DHIA recording in Puerto Rico were used to determine phenotypic correlations of lactation length, days dry prior to lactation, days open during lactation, and interval from previous parturition (calving interval) to lactation, milk and fat yields, and fat percent. Both milk and fat yields had a significant (P < .05) positive phenotypic correlation with lactation length, calving interval, and days open (0.178 to 0.658), hut fat percent had a low relation to these traits (-0.023 to +0.014). Lactation length, dry period, days open, and calving interval were regressed on milk yield, fat yield, and fat percent. The combined contribution of these variables to variation in milk yield was 44.4%. Days open, days dry, and calving interval accounted for only 13.4% of the variation in milk yield. Days dry and days open together accounted for 9.6% of the variation, and days dry, plus calving interval, made up 6.0%, of the variation. The values for fat yield were slightly lower but followed a similar pattern as for milk yield. The four variables combined contributed only 0.23% to the variance in fat percent. Total milk yield and fat yield were inf1uenced by lactation length, calving interval, and days dry in descending order of magnitude. Days open had comparatively little influence on either milk or fat yields. Length of dry period influenced fat percent more than any other variable but to little extent. Since the majority of the variation in milk and fat yields attributed to the four variables was due to lactation length, it appears that in Puerto Rico selection with emphasis on lactation yields is unlikely to decrease fertility.

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