2017,    N 4 (30)    

VETERINARY SCIENCE AND ANIMAL INDUSTRIES

Maslova N., Khokhlova A., Sorokina N.

Economic and biological characteristics and selection and genetic parameters of black-and-white breed cows of different linear affiliation

On the basis of the conducted researches, ways of improving the productive qualities of black-and-white cattle have been identified, consisting in the use of the Holstein breed bulls up to the 4th generation in the breeding stock. A comparative assessment and a comprehensive analysis of economic and biological characteristics and selection and genetic parameters of black-and-white breed cows of various breeds and linear affiliation have been carried out.

Keywords: LIVING WEIGHT, EXTERIOR, MILK PRODUCTIVITY, GENOTYPE, LACTATION ACTIVITY, REPRODUCTIVE QUALITIES, HOLSTEIN BREED, BLACK AND MOTLEY BREED, LINEAR ACCESSORY