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Pedigree analysis: estimation of genetic parameters and the effect of inbreeding on dairy traits in Simmental cattle Cover

Pedigree analysis: estimation of genetic parameters and the effect of inbreeding on dairy traits in Simmental cattle

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Language: English
Page range: 31 - 48
Accepted on: Jan 20, 2026
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Published on: Mar 28, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

© 2026 Joanna Kania-Gierdziewicz, Agnieszka Otwinowska-Mindur, Olga Jarnecka, Wojciech Jagusiak, published by Institute of Genetics and Animal Biotechnology of the Polish Academy of Sciences
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