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Table 4 Genetic standard deviation (sd) of the trait and genetic sd of the slope at temperature-humidity index (THI) 70, and proportion of the genetic sd of the slope compared to the overall sd of the trait at THI70

From: Effect of temperature-humidity index on the evolution of trade-offs between fertility and production in dairy cattle

 

CR

PY

Genetic standard deviation of the trait at THI = 70

 HOL

8.8%

42 g/d

 MON

7.1%

36 g/d

Genetic standard deviation of slope at THI = 70 (per unit of additional THI)

 HOL

0.35%

1.14 g/d

 MON

0.19%

1.00 g/d

Ratio between genetic standard deviation of the slope at THI = 70 (per unit of additional THI) and genetic standard deviation of the trait at THI = 70 (%)

 HOL

4.0%

2.7%

 MON

2.6%

2.7%