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The Effect Of Inbreeding On Holstein-Friesian Breed, Mahdi Nazokkarmaher

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

Cattle are domestic animals which have a special role of providing food for human consumption such as beef and milk. In addition, cattle are often chosen as animal models in biomedical and reproductive research. Holstein-Friesian cattle are known as the world's highest producing dairy breed. The Holstein-Friesian breed is differentiated from other dairy breeds based on its distinct characteristics such as high milk production, high calving survival, physiology, body size, and health. However, in the recent past, an increase in inbreeding has resulted in negative effects such as increased calving mortality, reduced milk production, diminished health quality, and decreased fertility. …