Exploiting genetic variation in milk-fat composition of milk from dairy cows

J.A.M. van Arendonk, H.J.F. van Valenberg, H. Bovenhuis

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Abstract

Milk fat contains many nutrients necessary for humans, including fat-soluble vitamins, energy, and bioactive lipids. It is important to understand the genetic basis for milk-fat composition in cows’ milk. Knowledge of these genetic parameters can be used to predict how different traits will respond to genetic selection. The predicted response in traits, including trade-offs between different traits, plays an important role in designing breeding schemes in dairy cattle. This chapter reviews the genetic variation in milk-fat composition between cows and looks into the genetic correlations with other traits.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationImproving the safety and quality of milk: Volume I, Milk Production and Processing
EditorsM.W. Griffiths
Place of PublicationOxford
Pages197-222
Number of pages700
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010

Publication series

Name188
PublisherWoodhead Publishing Limited

Keywords

  • Cattle breeding
  • Genetic parameters
  • Milk-fat composition

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