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J. Dairy Sci. 2007. 90:5753-5758. doi:10.3168/jds.2007-0363
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Genetic Modification of the Lactation Curve by Bending the Eigenvectors of the Additive Genetic Random Regression Coefficient Matrix

K. Togashi*,1 and C. Y. Lin{dagger}

* National Agricultural Research Centre in Hokkaido Region, Hitsujigaoka 1, Toyohiraku, Sapporo, Japan, 0628555
{dagger} Dairy and Swine Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lennoxville, Québec, Canada J1M 1J3

1 Corresponding author: tkenji{at}naro.affrc.go.jp

The eigenvectors of the additive genetic random regression covariance (K) matrix contribute differentially to different parts of the lactation curve in response to genetic selection. It is, therefore, important to examine the genetic response patterns from the individual eigenvectors of the matrix K for the modification of the shape of the lactation curve. This study demonstrated a general methodology for imposing differential restrictions on different eigenvectors according to their effects on the shape of the lactation curve. A numerical example is given to illustrate the derivation and implementation of this procedure. Theoretically and experimentally, manipulating individual eigenvectors based on their individual effects on the shape of the lactation curve is more important than manipulating the joint effect of all the eigenvectors of K on the lactation curve. This described procedure provides a useful tool for simultaneous improvement of milk production and lactation persistency by modifying the shape of the lactation curve.

Key Words: lactation curve • lactation milk • persistency • eigen index






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