Journal of Dairy Science
Volume 93, Issue 6 , Pages 2718-2726 , June 2010

Random regression analysis of milk yield and milk composition in the first and second lactations of Murciano-Granadina goats

  • A. Menéndez-Buxadera

      Affiliations

    • Department of Genetics, University of Córdoba, 14071 Córdoba, Spain
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  • A. Molina

      Affiliations

    • Department of Genetics, University of Córdoba, 14071 Córdoba, Spain
    • ,
  • F. Arrebola

      Affiliations

    • Research and Agrarian Training Centre, IFAPA, 14270 Hinojosa del Duque, Córdoba, Spain
    • ,
  • M.J. Gil

      Affiliations

    • Cooperativa del Valle de los Pedroches (COVAP), 14400 Pozoblanco, Córdoba, Spain
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  • J.M. Serradilla

      Affiliations

    • Department of Animal Production, University of Córdoba, 14071 Córdoba, Spain
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author.

Received 15 July 2009 ,Accepted 4 March 2010.

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PII: S0022-0302(10)00276-6

doi: 10.3168/jds.2009-2571

Journal of Dairy Science
Volume 93, Issue 6 , Pages 2718-2726 , June 2010

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