Factor analysis for genetic evaluation of linear type traits in dual purpose breeds

Factor analysis for genetic evaluation of linear type traits in dual purpose breeds

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Type traits have become a selection goal in many Mists breeder association due to the economic value recognised to some measurements.In dairy cattle, relationships of type with production (Veerkamp and Brotherstone, 1997; Kadarmideen and Wegmann, 2003) and/or with longevity (Larroque and Label Printers Ducrocq, 2001; Vukasinovic et al., 2002) have been widely investigated in order to use type traits as predictors of herd life.