Czech J. Anim. Sci., 2006, 51(6):236-240 | DOI: 10.17221/3934-CJAS

The relationship between conformations of dams and daughters in Czech Holsteins

J. Bouška1, M. Vacek2, M. Štípková1, E. Němcová1, P. Pytloun2
1 Research Institute of Animal Production, Prague-Uhříněves, Czech Republic
2 Czech University of Agriculture, Prague, Czech Republic

The relationship between type traits in Holstein cows over generations was analysed. The analysed data set included a total of 12 157 dam-daughter pairs with linear scores of 14 type traits including a final score and general characteristics of type. Significant relationships existed between linear type traits in dams and their daughters. Pearson correlation coefficients ranged from r = 0.20 to r = 0.63 except the rump angle. A negative correlation (r = -0.02) was found for this trait. A similar tendency resulted from the analysis of the relationship between values of general characteristics and the final type score.

Keywords: Holstein cattle; cows; linear type score; correlation

Published: June 30, 2006  Show citation

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Bouška J, Vacek M, Štípková M, Němcová E, Pytloun P. The relationship between conformations of dams and daughters in Czech Holsteins. Czech J. Anim. Sci. 2006;51(6):236-240. doi: 10.17221/3934-CJAS.
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