Using single-step genome-wide association analyses to compare predicted negative energy balance and a novel energy deficiency score in early-lactation Holstein cows
Lemal, Pauline ; Université de Liège - ULiège > TERRA Research Centre
Grelet, Clément
Chen, Yansen ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département GxABT > Animal Sciences (AS)
Wijnrocx, Katrien ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département GxABT > Animal Sciences (AS)
Soyeurt, Hélène ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département GxABT > Modélisation et développement
Gengler, Nicolas ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département GxABT > Animal Sciences (AS)
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English
Title :
Using single-step genome-wide association analyses to compare predicted negative energy balance and a novel energy deficiency score in early-lactation Holstein cows
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