Analysis of the genetic variance of fibre diameter measured along the wool staple for use as a potential indicator of resilience in sheep

EG Smith, DL Waters, SF Walkom, SA Clark - Genetics Selection Evolution, 2024 - Springer
Background The effects of environmental disturbances on livestock are often observed
indirectly through the variability patterns of repeated performance records over time. Sheep …

Modelling heat stress effects on milk production traits in Tunisian Holsteins using a random regression approach

N Soumri, MJ Carabaño… - Journal of Animal …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
This study investigated the impact of temperature and humidity on milk production traits in
Tunisian dairy cows, analysing population‐level trends and individual cow responses using …