| A teleonomic model describing performance (body, milk and intake) during growth and over repeated reproductive cycles throughout the lifespan of dairy cattle. 1. Trajectories of life function priorities and genetic scaling. | |
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PMID: 22445378 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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The prediction of the control of nutrient partitioning, particularly energy, is a major issue in modelling dairy cattle performance. The proportions of energy channelled to physiological functions (growth, maintenance, gestation and lactation) change as the animal ages and reproduces, and according to its genotype and nutritional environment. This is the first of two papers describing a teleonomic model of individual performance during growth and over repeated reproductive cycles throughout the lifespan of dairy cattle. The conceptual framework is based on the coupling of a regulating sub-model providing teleonomic drives to govern the work of an operating sub-model scaled with genetic parameters. The regulating sub-model describes the dynamic partitioning of a mammal female's priority between life functions targeted to growth (G), ageing (A), balance of body reserves (R) and nutrient supply of the unborn (U), newborn (N) and suckling (S) calf. The so-called GARUNS dynamic pattern defines a trajectory of relative priorities, goal directed towards the survival of the individual for the continuation of the specie. The operating sub-model describes changes in body weight (BW) and composition, foetal growth, milk yield and composition and food intake in dairy cows throughout their lifespan, that is, during growth, over successive reproductive cycles and through ageing. This dynamic pattern of performance defines a reference trajectory of a cow under normal husbandry conditions and feed regimen. Genetic parameters are incorporated in the model to scale individual performance and simulate differences within and between breeds. The model was calibrated for dairy cows with literature data. The model was evaluated by comparison with simulations of previously published empirical equations of BW, body condition score, milk yield and composition and feed intake. This evaluation showed that the model adequately simulates these production variables throughout the lifespan, and across a range of dairy cattle genotypes. |
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Authors:
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O Martin; D Sauvant |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Animal : an international journal of animal bioscience Volume: 4 ISSN: 1751-732X ISO Abbreviation: Animal Publication Date: 2010 Dec |
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Created Date: 2012-03-26 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101303270 Medline TA: Animal Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 2030-47 Citation Subset: IM |
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UMR Modélisation Systémique Appliquée aux Ruminants (MoSAR), INRA-AgroParisTech, 16, rue Claude Bernard, 75231 Paris cedex 05, France. |
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