Department of Animal Science
Date of this Version
1986
Abstract
Data on 50 percent and higher Holstein Friesian crossbred genetic groups revealed significant differences with respect to age at first calving, first lactation 305 days yield, dry period and service period. 91.7 percent of the divergence among genetic groups was contributed by 305 days lactation yield. F1 crossbreds formed separate cluster. Among the higher crosses (75% and above) genetic groups involving only 2 breeds formed separate cluster from genetic groups involving three breeds. Three breed cluster was farthest from the F1 crossbreds cluster. There was an indication of all the clusters having animals of good genetic potential.
Comments
Published in 3rd World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production, edited by Gordon E. Dickerson and Rodger K. Johnson, 4 vols. (Lincoln: University of Nebraska Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 1986). Copyright © 1986 Board of Regents University of Nebraska.