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Baumgard, L. H., W. J. Weber, G. W. Kazmer, S. A. Zinn, L. B. Hansen, H. Chester-Jones, and B. A. Crooker. 2002. Effects of selection for milk yield on growth hormone response to growth hormone releasing factor in growing Holstein calves. J. Dairy Sci. 85: 2529-2540.



Berger, P. J., J. Koltes, M. H. Healey, M. S. Ashwell, R. D. Shanks, H. Schlesser, and H. A. Lewin. 2003. Putative quantitative trait loci affecting perinatal survival in eleven Holstein families. J. Dairy Sci. 86(Suppl. 1) : 161.



Blake, R. W. 2002. Differential genetic expression with alternative environmental definitions. Pages 477-489 in Proc. XII Cong. Portuguese Anim. Sci. Assoc. (APEZ), Vila Real, Portugal.



Blake, R. W., and C. F. Nicholson. 2003. Livestock, land use change, and environmental outcomes in the developing world. Invited paper. International conference, Responding to the Increasing Global Demand for Animal Products. Sponsored by British Soc. Anim. Sci., Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. and Mex. Soc. Anim. Prod., Merida, Mexico.



Blake, R., E. Fereres, T. Henzell, and W. Powell. 2002. Las ciencias agropecuarias en la Argentina (The agricultural sciences in Argentina). Ciencia Hoy (Science Today) 12(70): 31-51.



Boettcher, P.J., J. Fatehi, and M.M. Schutz. 2003. Genotype-by-Environment Interactions in Conventional versus pasture-based dairies in Canada. J. Dairy Sci.86:383-406.



Bohmanova, J., I. Misztal, and J. Pribyl. 2003. Differences in growth trajectories in seven beef breeds. J. Anim. Sci. (Suppl.) 81:198.



Caraviello, D. Z., K. A. Weigel, and D. Gianola. 2003. Analysis of the relationship between type traits and functional survival in US Holstein cattle using a Weibull proportional hazards model. J. Dairy Sci. (submitted).



Caraviello, D. Z., K. A. Weigel, and D. Gianola. 2003. Comparison of Weibull proportional hazards models and linear models for predicting the genetic merit of US Jersey sires for longevity. J. Dairy Sci. (submitted).



Caraviello, D. Z., K. A. Weigel, G. Shook, and P. Ruegg. 2003. Measure of the impact of somatic cell count on longevity of Holstein and Jersey cows using survival analysis. J. Dairy Sci. 86 (Suppl. 1):129.



Carvalheira, J., E. J. Pollak, R. L. Quaas, and R. W. Blake. 2002. An autoregressive repeatability animal model for test-day records in multiple lactations. J. Dairy Sci. 85:2040-2045.



Cassady, J. P. , C. H. Brown, B. T. McDaniel, S. P. Washburn, and J. C. Wilk. 2003. Effects of inbreeding on reproduction in first lactation U.S. Jerseys. Presented as a poster abstract at the American Jersey Cattle Association-National All-Jersey annual meetings. Adams-Mark Hotel; Columbus, Ohio. June 25-28.



Cassell, B. G. 2002. Calving ease evaluations are being improved. Hoards Dairyman.147(16):626-627



Cassell, B. G. 2002. Has semen really become a commodity? Hoards Dairyman, 147(12):488.



Cassell, B. G. 2002. Is it time to select for disease resistance? Hoards Dairyman.147(18):716-717.



Cassell, B. G. 2002. She will live a LOT longer if she is pregnant. Hoards Dairyman.147(14):555.



Cassell, B.G. V. Adamec, and R.E. Pearson. 2003. Maternal and fetal inbreeding depression for 70-day non-return and calving rate in Holsteins and Jerseys. J. Dairy Sci. 86:2977-2983. Wisconsin



Cassell, B.G., S.M. Jobst, M.L. McGilliard, and R.E. Pearson. 2002. Evaluating sire selection practices using lifetime net income functions. J. Dairy Sci. 85:3492-3502.



Cassell, B.G., V. Adamec, and R.E. Pearson. 2003. Effect of incomplete pedigrees on estimates of inbreeding and inbreeding depression for days to first service and summit milk yield in Holsteins and Jerseys. J. Dairy Sci. 86:2967-2976.



Cruickshank, J., M. R. Dentine, P. J. Berger, and B. W. Kirkpatrick. 2003. Detecting quantitative trait loci for twinning and production traits in Holstein dairy cattle. J. Dairy Sci. 86(Suppl. 1): 195.



Dechow, C. D., G. W. Rogers, L. Klei, and T. J. Lawlor. 2003. Heritabilities and correlations among body condition score, dairy form, and selected linear type traits. J. Dairy Sci. 86:2236-2242.



Dechow, C. D., G. W. Rogers, T. J. Lawlor, L. Klei, A.E. Freeman, and G. Azim. 2003. Genetic correlations among body condition score, dairy form and disease from the US. J. Dairy Sci. 86(Suppl. 1):196. (Abstr.).



Dechow, C. D., G. W. Rogers, T. J. Lawlor, L. Klei, and P.M. VanRaden. 2003. Genetic correlation estimates among body condition score, dairy form, days open and production traits in US Holsteins. J. Dairy Sci. 86(Suppl. 1):130. (Abstr.).



DeGroot, B.J., J.F. Keown, S.D. Kachman, and L.D. Van Vleck. 2003. Estimates of genetic parameters for first lactation test-day yields of Holstein cows with a cubic spline model. J. Anim. Sci. 81:(Suppl.1)3.



DeGroot, B.J., J.F. Keown, S.D. Kachman, and L.D. Van Vleck. 2003. Use of cubic splines for estimating lactation curves of Holstein cows treated with bovine somatotropin. 15th Ann. Kansas State Univ. Conf. on Applied Statistics in Agriculture.



DeGroot, B.J., J.F. Keown, S.D. Kachman, and L.D. Van Vleck. 2003. Estimates of genetic parameters and lactation curves with a cubic spline model for Holstein cows treated with bovine somatotropin. J. Dairy Sci. 86:(Suppl.1) 37.



Druet, T., J. Svlkner, I. Misztal, and N. Gengler. 2002. On the value of incorporating dominance effects in genetic evaluation of dairy cattle. Proc. 7th World Congress Gen. Appl. Livest. Prod., Monteplier, France. CD-ROM communication 01:44.



Edwards, J.L. and Tozer, P.R. 2003. Using activity and milk yield as predictors of fresh cow disorders. J. Dairy Sci.86(Suppl. 1):55 (abstr. 222).



Gengler, N., G.R. Wiggans, J.R. Wright, and T. Druet. 2002. Simultaneous multitrait estima-tion of genetic merit and heterogeneous variances for type traits. J. Dairy Sci. (submitted)



Goodling, R. C., G. E. Shook, K. A. Weigel, N. R. Zwald, and R. D. Welper. 2003. Effect of synchronization protocols on genetic parameters of reproductive traits in dairy cattle. J. Dairy Sci. 86 (Suppl. 1):129.



Hammell, E. E., M. L. Raeth-Knight, E. Ballinger, J. G. Linn, A. J. Seykora, and L. B. Hansen. 2003. Performance of Holstein and Jersey-Holstein crossbred heifer calves when using an intensive feeding program from birth to 84 days of age. J. Dairy Sci. 81(Suppl. 1):173.



Hansen, L. B. 2002. The role of genetics in cow longevity. Proceedings of the Midwest Dairy Herd Health Conference, Middleton, WI, University of WI-Dairy Extension (November 13).



Heins, B. J., A. J. Seykora, and L. B. Hansen. 2003. Effect of mating Holstein females to Holstein versus Jersey AI sires on fertility, dystocia, calf weight, and retained placenta. J. Dairy Sci. 81(Suppl. 1):130.



Heins, B. J., L. B. Hansen, and A. J. Seykora. 2003. Comparison of Holstein, Jersey-Holstein crossbred, and Normande-Holstein crossbred first-parity cows for milk, fat, and protein production and SCS during the first 150 days of lactation. J. Dairy Sci. 81(Suppl. 1):39.



Helmink, S.K., R. D Shanks, and E.A. Leighton. 2003. Investigation of breeding strategies to increase the probability that German shepherd dog and Labrador retriever dog guides would attain optimum size. J. Animal Sci.(accepted)



Huang, Y-C., and R. D. Shanks. 2002. Genetic aspect of foot abscess, heel warts and interdigital hyperplasia in dairy cattle. J Chin. Soc. Animal Sci. 31(2):141-155.



Johanson, J. M. and P. J. Berger. 2003a. A within herd evaluation of sires for perinatal mortality including birth weights. Midwest Branch ADS 2003 Meeting, Des Moines, IA. Abstr. #2.



Johanson, J. M. and P. J. Berger. 2003b. Birth weight as a predictor of calving ease and perinatal mortality in Holstein cattle. J. Dairy Sci. 86: (in press).



Kassa, H., R. W. Blake, and C. F. Nicholson. 2002. The crop-livestock subsystem and livelihood dynamics in the Harar Highlands of Ethiopia. Pages 74-75 in Proc. Responding to the Increasing Global Demand for Animal Products.



Kearney, J.F., M.M. Schutz, and P.J. Boettcher. 2003. Genotype by environment interaction in grazing versus confinement dairy production. II. Health and reproduction. J. Dairy Sci. (In Press).



Kearney, J.F., M.M. Schutz, P.J. Boettcher, and K.A. Weigel. 2003. Genotype by environment interaction in grazing versus confinement dairy production. I. Milk production traits. J. Dairy Sci.(In Press).



Kolter, J., P.J.Berger, J.C.M. Dekkers, M.H. Healey, M.S. Ashwell, R.D. Shanks, H. Schlesser, and H.A. Lewin. 2003. Evidence for major quantitative trait loci affecting perinatal survival in two elite Holstein sire families. Proc. The John M. Airy Beef Cattle Symposium. Visions for genetics and breeding. p131. Ed. J. M. Reecy.



Koltes, J., P. J. Berger, J. C. M. Dekkers, M. H. Healey, M. S. Ashwell, R. D. Shanks, H. Schlesser, and H. A. Lewin. 2003. Evidence for major quantitative trait loci affecting perinatal survival in two elite Holstein sire families. Proc. The John M. Airy Beef Cattle Symposium. Visions for genetics and breeding. p131. Ed. J. M. Reecy. Johnston, IA.



Kuhn, M. T., P. M. VanRaden, and J. L. Hutchison. Use of early lactation days open records for genetic evaluation of cow fertility. J. Dairy Sci. (submitted)



Kuhn, M.T. and VanRaden, P.M. 2003. Use of early lactation days open records for genetic evaluation of cow fertility. J. Dairy Sci.86(Suppl. 1):132 (abstr. 522).



Lawlor, T. J., S. Tsuruta, L. Klei and I. Misztal. 2002. Use of a random regression model to investigate changes in genetic parameters over time. Proc. 7th World Congress Gen. Appl. Livest. Prod., Monteplier, France. CD-ROM communication 17:06.



Legarra, A., I. Misztal, and J. Jamrozik. 2003. Plotting covariance functions from random regression models. J. Dairy Sci (Suppl. 1) 86: 114.



Legarra, A., T. Strabel, J. K. Bertrand, and I. Misztal. 2003. Setting up the Gelbvieh Multiple Breed Evaluation. J. Anim. Sci. (Suppl.) 81:198.



Luimes, P. H., E. H. Beaupre, J. H. White, W. J. Weber, H. Chester-Jones, L. B. Hansen, B. A. Crooker, and J. R. Knapp. 2003. The effect of phenotypic selection for milk production on hepatic expression of prolactin receptor. J. Dairy Sci. 81(Suppl. 1):118.



Marx, G. D, and L. B. Hansen. 2003. Dairy research on large and small cows changes industry standards. Minnesota Holstein News, March 2003: 26-27.



Meier, B. J., M. Hutjens, H. M. Dann, and R. D. Shanks. 2003. Manure evaluation field study. Illinois Dairy Day Report. p. 24-25.



Miller, R.H., Norman, H.D., Wiggans, G.R., and Wright, J.R. 2003. Test-day milk loss associated with elevated test-day somatic cell score. J. Dairy Sci.86(Suppl. 1):195 (abstr. M65).



Misztal I., and O. Ravagnolo. 2002. Studies on genetics of heat tolerance in Holsteins. Proc. 7th World Congress Gen. Appl. Livest. Prod., Monteplier, France. CD-ROM communication 18:05.



Misztal, I., S. Oseni, and S. Tsuruta. 2003. Analyses of heat tolerance for milk in Holsteins using different sources of heat-stress information. J. Dairy Sci (Suppl. 1) 86: 39.



Misztal, I., S. Tsuruta,T. Strabel, B. Auvray, T. Druet, and D. H. Lee. 2002. BLUPF90 and related programs (BGF90). Proc. 7th World Congress Gen. Appl. Livest. Prod., Monteplier, France. CD-ROM communication 28:07.



Montaldo, H., J.F. Keown, L.D. Van Vleck, and C.P. Van Tassell. 2003. Economic evaluation of Holstein sires selection strategies for herds in Italy, Mexico, The Netherlands and the United States using stochastic stimulation. Revista Veterinaria Mexico 34(2):179-201. Series # 13429.



Munthala, M. B., A. P. Schinckel, M. M. Schutz, and T. S. Stewart. 2003. Response to selection for growth traits in purebred and crossbred pigs selected on a maternal line index. Midwest Dairy and Animal Science Meetings, Des Moines, IA. JAS (Abstr.)



Nash, D. L., G. W. Rogers, W. M. Sischo, J. B. Cooper, G. L. Hargrove, and J. F. Keown. 2003. Heritability of intramammary infections at first parturition and relationships with sire transmitting abilities for somatic cell score, udder type traits, productive life, and protein yield. J. Dairy Sci. 86:2648-2242.



Nash, D.L., G.W. Rogers, J.B. Cooper, G.L. Hargrove, and J.F. Keown. 2003. Heritability of intramammal infections at first parturition and relationships with sire transmitting abilities for somatic cell score, udder type traits, productive life, and protein yield. J. Dairy Sci. 86:2684-2695. J. Series # 13225.



Nobre P. R. C., I. Misztal, S. Tsuruta, J. K. Bertrand, L. O. C. Silva, and P. S. Lopez. 2002. Genetic evaluation of growth in beef cattle with a random regression model. Proc. 7th World Congress Gen. Appl. Livest. Prod., Monteplier, France. CD-ROM communication 20:10.



Nobre, P. R. C. , I. Misztal , S. Tsuruta, J. K. Bertrand, L. O. C. Silva, and P. S. Lopes. 2003. Analyses of Growth Curves of Nelore Cattle by Multiple Trait and Random Regression Models. J Anim. Sci. 81:918-926.



Nobre, P. R. C. , I. Misztal , S. Tsuruta, J. K. Bertrand, L. O. C. Silva, and

P. S. Lopes. 2003. Genetic evaluation of growth in Nellore cattle by multiple trait and random regression models. J Anim. Sci. 81:927-932.



Norman, H.D., Wright, J.R., and Powell, R.L. 2003. Performance of Holsteins that originated from embryo transfer or multiparous births. J. Dairy Sci.86(Suppl. 1):317 (abstr. W89).



Norman, H.D., Wright, J.R., VanRaden, P.M., and Kuhn, M.T. 2003. Characteristics of genetic evaluations for daughter fertility in relation to other fitness traits. J. Dairy Sci.86(Suppl. 1):131 (abstr. 519).



Oseni, S., and I. Misztal. 2002. Seasonality of days open in US Holsteins. J. Dairy Sci (Suppl. 1) 86: 131.



Oseni, S., I. Misztal, S. Tsuruta, and R. Rekaya. 2003. Seasonality of Days Open in US Holsteins. J. Dairy Sci. 86:3718-3725.



Pettersson G.K., P.A. Oltenacu, D.O. Maizon, E.C. Svensson, P.G.A. Liberg. 2002. Effects of dam-related factors on heart girth at birth and morbidity, and of dam, environment, and management-related factors on growth rate from birth to 90 days of age in Swedish dairy calves. Prev. Vet. Med. (Accepted, In press).



Powell, R.L. and P.M. VanRaden. 2003. Correlation of longevity evaluation with other trait evaluations from 14 countries. Interbull Bulletin 30: 15-19. Dept. Anim. Breeding and Genet., SLU, Uppsala, Sweden.

Powell, R.L., Sanders, A.H., and Norman, H.D. 2003. Accuracy of foreign dairy bull evaluations in predicting US evaluations for yield. J. Dairy Sci.86(Suppl. 1):38 (abstr. 153).



Raeth-Knight, M. L., J. G. Linn, D. G. Johnson, L. B. Hansen, A. J. Seykora, B. J. Heins, and R. M Templeton. 2003. Performance of Holstein and Holstein-Jersey crossbred heifer calves from birth to 84 days of age. J. Dairy Sci. 81(Suppl. 1):22.



Raffrenato, E., R. W. Blake, P. A. Oltenacu, J. Carvalheira, and G. Licitra. 2003. Genotype by environment interaction for yield and somatic cell score with alternative environmental definitions. J. Dairy Sci. 86:2470-2479.

Reynoso-Campos, O., D. G. Fox, R. W. Blake, M. C. Barry, L. O. Tedeschi, C. F. Nicholson, H. M. Kaiser, and P. A. Oltenacu. 2003. Predicting nutritional requirements and lactation performance of dual-purpose cows using a dynamic model. Agric. Syst. (in press)



Rogers, G. W. 2003. How dangerous is inbreeding? The Dairy Mail. March. 10:75-76.



Rogers, G. W. 2003. Longevity or Survival. The Dairy Mail. May. 10:83-85.



Rogers, G. W. 2003. Reduced clinical mastitis  breed for lower SCCs. The Dairy Mail. January. 10:85-87.



Rogers, G. W. 2003. Semen quality lowers risk. The Dairy Mail. July. 10:103-105.



Rueda, B., R. W. Blake, C. F. Nicholson, D. G. Fox, L. O. Tedeschi, A. N.



Pell, E. C. M. Fernandes, J. F. Valentim, and J. da Costa. 2003. Production and economic potentials of cattle in pasture-based systems of the western Amazon region of Brazil. J. Anim. Sci. (in press)



Rueda, B., R. W. Blake, E. Fernandes, C. F. Nicholson, and J. F. Valentim. 2003. Soil, plant and cattle nutrient dynamics on pastures of the western Amazon of Brazil. Agric. Ecosys. Environ. (submitted)



Sanders, A.H., Ross, F.A., and Norman, H.D. 2003. Using the internet for distribution of dairy genetic evaluations and research information to the dairy industry. J. Dairy Sci.86(Suppl. 1):162 (abstr. 642).



Sapp, R. L., R. Rekaya, J. K. Bertrand, I. Misztal, and K. A. Donoghue. 2002. Genetic parameter estimates of udder scores in Gelbvieh cattle. J. Anim. Sci. (Suppl.) 81:88.



Schlesser, H., R.D. Shanks, P.J. Berger, M.H. Healey. 2003. Graphical approach to evaluate genetic estimates of calf survival. J. Dairy Sci. 86(Suppl. 1): 196 (Abstr).



Seykora, T. and VanRaden, P.M. 2003. Changes to Net Merit ushered in with August proofs. Hoard‘s Dairyman 148(14):531.

Shanks, R. D. 2003. A new genetic evaluation for fertility. Illinois Dairy Day Report. p. 36-37.



Spike, P. L., R. R. Benson, R. L. Fernando, J. C. M. Dekkers, P. J. Berger, and B. R. Skarr. 2003. A simulation program using finite loci with infinite possibilities. J. Dairy Sci. 86(Suppl. 1): 113.



Tsuruta S., I. Misztal, T. J. Lawlor, and L. Klei. 2002. Estimation of genetic parameters over time for final score in holsteins using a random regression model. Proc. 7th World Congress Gen. Appl. Livest. Prod., Monteplier, France. CD-ROM communication 17:20.



Tsuruta, S., I. Misztal, and T. Druet. 2003. Comparison of estimation methods for heterogeneous residual variances with random regression models. J. Dairy Sci (Suppl. 1) 86: 113.



Tsuruta, S., I. Misztal, T. J. Lawlor, and L. Klei. 2003. Estimation of genetic correlations among production, body size, udder, and productive life traits over time in Holsteins. J. Dairy Sci (Suppl. 1) 86: 38.



Vallejo, R. L., Y. L. Li, G. W. Rogers, and M. S. Ashwell. 2003. Genetic diversity and background linkage disequilibrium in North American Holstein Cattle population. J. Dairy Sci. 86:(currently in typesetting).



Vallimont, J. E., G. W. Rogers, L. A. Holden, M. L. OConnor, J. B. Cooper, C.D. Dechow, and J.S. Clay. 2003. Milk urea nitrogen and conception rate: a population study using test-day records. J. Dairy Sci. 86(Suppl. 1):239. (Abstr.).



Van Tassell, C. P., G. R. Wiggans, and I. Misztal. 2003. Implementation of a sire-maternal grandsire model for evaluation of calving ease in the United States. J. Dairy Sci. 86:3366-3373.



VanRaden, P. M., A. H. Sanders, M. E. Tooker, R. H. Miller, H. D. Norman, M. T. Kuhn, and G. R. Wiggans. Development of a national genetic evaluation for cow fertility. J. Dairy Sci. (submitted)



VanRaden, P.M. 2003. Longevity and fertility trait definitions compared in theory and simulation. Interbull Bulletin 30: 43-46. Dept. Anim. Breeding and Genet., SLU, Uppsala, Sweden.



VanRaden, P.M. and A.J. Seykora. 2003. Net merit as a measure of lifetime profit: 2003 revision. http://aipl.arsusda.gov/reference/nmcalc.htm



VanRaden, P.M. and Tooker, M.E. 2003. Definition of traits and comparison of models for genetic evaluation of cow fertility. J. Dairy Sci.86(Suppl. 1):131 (abstr. 520).



VanRaden, P.M., and A.H. Sanders. 2003. Economic merit of crossbred and purebred US dairy cattle. J. Dairy Sci. 86:1036-1044.



VanRaden, P.M., Tooker, M.E., Sanders, A.H., and Wiggans, G.R. 2003. Quality of data included in genetic evaluations for daughter pregnancy rate. J. Dairy Sci.86(Suppl. 1):132 (abstr. 521).



VanRaden, Paul, Ashley Sanders, Melvin Tooker, Bob Miller, and Duane Norman. 2002. Daughter pregnancy rate evaluation of cow fertility. http://aipl.arsusda.gov/reference/fertility/DPR_rpt.htm



Vasconcelos, J., A. Martins, M. F. Petim-Batista, J. Cola, R. W. Blake, and J. Carvalheira. 2003. Prediction of daily and lactation yields of milk, fat and protein using an auroregressive repeatability test day model. (in preparation)



Washburn, S. P., W. J. Silvia, C. H. Brown, B. T. McDaniel, and A. J. McAllister. 2002. Trends in reproductive performance in Southeastern Holstein and Jersey DHI herds. J. Dairy Sci. 85:244-251.



Weber, W. J., S. J. Kolath, M. C. Lucy, H. Chester-Jones, L. B. Hansen, and B. A. Crooker. 2003. Effect of genetic potential for milk yield on the onset of reproductive activity and corpus luteum function in Holstein cows. J. Dairy Sci. 81(Suppl. 1):238.



Weigel, K. A. 2003. Genetic selection for improved reproduction. J. Dairy Sci. 86 (Suppl. 1):66.



Weigel, K. A., and K. A. Barlass. 2002. Results of a producer survey regarding crossbreeding in US dairy cattle. J. Dairy Sci. (submitted).



Weigel, K. and VanRaden, P.M. 2003. Fertility is now a selection trait. Hoard‘s Dairyman 148(5):180. (Also published as "New evaluations offer a genetic approach to improving cow fertility", NAAB Electronic Resource Guide)



Weigel, K.A. 2003. Improving the reproductive efficiency of dairy cattle through genetic selection. J. Dairy Sci. (accepted).



Wiggans, G. R., C.P. Van Tassell, J.C. Philpot and I. Misztal. 2002. Comparison of dystocia evaluations from sire and sire-maternal grandsire threshold models. Proc. 7th World Congress Gen. Appl. Livest. Prod., Monteplier, France. CD-ROM communication 20:17.



Wiggans, G. R., I. Misztal, and C. P. Van Tassell. 2003. Calving Ease (Co)Variance Components for a Sire-Maternal Grandsire Threshold Model. J. Dairy Sci. 86:1845-1848.



Wiggans, G.R., Misztal, I., and Van Tassell, C.P. 2003. Calving ease (co)variance components for a sire-maternal grandsire evaluation model. J. Dairy Sci. 86(5):1845-1848.



Wilson, R. D., K. A. Weigel, P. M. Fricke, M. L. Leibfried-Rutledge, D. L. Matthews, and V. R. Schutzkus. 2003. Combining in vitro embryo production and sexed semen technologies. J. Dairy Sci. 86 (Suppl. 1):118.



Zwald, N. R., and K. A. Weigel. 2003. Identification of environments for AI progeny testing schemes that yield the highest heritability and correlation with second-crop evaluations for yield and type traits. J. Dairy Sci. 86 (Suppl. 1):38.



Zwald, N. R., K. A. Weigel, and R. Welper. 2003. Analysis of health and fertility traits for proven and young sires in herds participating in a progeny test program using data from on-farm herd management software. J. Dairy Sci. 86 (Suppl. 1):196.

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