Detection of Genetic Variants Associated with Behavioural Response During Milking in Simmental Dual-Purpose Cows.

ABSTRACT: Cattle breeding has traditionally focused on improving production traits; however, recent interest in positive animal welfare has shifted attention toward selecting for more robust animals that balance productivity with health and well-being. The aim of the current study was to assess whether behavioural responses during milking in dual-purpose cattle are associated with genetic markers, previously linked to temperament traits in dairy and beef breeds. We focused on 185 lactating cows belonging to the Simmental strain (Romanian Spotted, national name), which were evaluated for their milking behaviour. Genotyping was performed using an 88-SNP panel selected based on prior associations with dairy and beef cattle temperament. We identified five SNPs that were significantly associated with mil

SUBMITTER: Mincu-Iorga M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12189442 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature