Is mothering behaviour a potential measure of reproductive performance?

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Title:	Is mothering behaviour a potential measure of reproductive performance?
Contributor(s):	Campbell, Joanne (author); Moore, Kirsty (author) ; Johnston, David (author)
Publication Date:	2019-08
Open Access:	Yes
Handle Link:	https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/52092
Open Access Link:	https://www.nbruc2019.com/program/
Abstract:	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).
Publication Type:	Conference Publication
Conference Details:	NBRUC 2019: Northern Beef Research Update Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 19th - 22nd August, 2019
Source of Publication:	Bush to bright lights, Northern Beef Research Update Conference: Conference Program, p. 102-102
Publisher:	North Australia Beef Research Council
Place of Publication:	Australia
Fields of Research (FoR) 2020:	300305 Animal reproduction and breeding
Socio-Economic Objective (SEO) 2020:	100401 Beef cattle
HERDC Category Description:	E3 Extract of Scholarly Conference Publication
Appears in Collections:	Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit (AGBU) Conference Publication

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