Conformation traits and longevity in Czech Fleckvieh cows

ZAVADILOVÁ, L., NĚMCOVÁ, E. & ŠTÍPKOVÁ, M. Lineární popis a dlouhověkost českého strakatého skotu. Náš chov, 2010, roč. 70, č. 5, s. 24-25.
ZAVADILOVÁ, Ludmila, NĚMCOVÁ, Eva and ŠTÍPKOVÁ, Miloslava. Conformation traits and longevity in Czech Fleckvieh cows. Náš chov, 2010, vol. 70(5), p. 24-25. ISSN 0027-8068.
Year2010
CathegoryPublication in specialized journals
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Abstract

The phenotypic relationships between type traits and functional survival were analyzed in 47 786 Czech Fleckvieh cows first calved from 1994 to 2003. Survival analysis was employed. Larger, broader, muscular cows had a higher risk of being culled compared with smaller cows. Foot and leg traits had an important influence on functional longevity, especially rear legs side view and pastern. Among udder traits, fore udder length, rear udder attachment, and front teat placement showed a high impact on cows’ longevity.