Relationship between Milk Yield and Udder Morphology Traits in White Fulani Cows

The study examined the relationship between milk yield and udder morphology traits in White Fulani cows. Fifty-eight apparently healthy cows early lactation at 2nd, 3rd, 4th parity were used study. data obtained from test day (TDMY) single milking comprising length (UL), width (UW), depth (UD), fore teat (FTL), rear (RTL), diameter (FTD), (RTD). There was no significant effect of on TDMY or traits. Phenotypic correlations TDMY, UL, UW, UD positive significant. Notably, phenotypic UL different parities strongest. Teat measurements had correlation with TDMY. Stepwise principal component regressions implemented to assess Interestingly, only trait that entered reduced models. results suggest a probable genetic length. Therefore, since conformation are heritable, when selecting for cows, correlated response is expected.