Is mothering behaviour a potential measure of reproductive performance?

Author(s)
Campbell, Joanne
Moore, Kirsty
Johnston, David
Publication Date
2019-08
Abstract
<p>A dam's mothering behaviour post calving has had minimal research as a measure of reproductive performance. It is relatively easy to measure in the paddock and has been estimated to have a heritability of 0.2 to 0.3 (MLA project B.NBP.0759). However its value as an indicator of hard to measure reproductive performance traits is unknown. The aim of this paper was to investigate any association between mothering and weaning weight (YVWT) and lactation anoestrous interval (LAI).</p>
Citation
Bush to bright lights, Northern Beef Research Update Conference: Conference Program, p. 102-102
Link
https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/52092
Language
en
Publisher
North Australia Beef Research Council
Title
Is mothering behaviour a potential measure of reproductive performance?
Type of document
Conference Publication
Entity Type
Publication

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