Gautason, Egill https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7343-0314
Þórarinsdóttir, Þórdís https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6520-3509
Sahana, Goutam https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7608-7577
Funding for this research was provided by:
Icelandic Cattle Research Fund
Aarhus Universitet
Article History
Received: 20 November 2024
Revised: 9 May 2025
Accepted: 17 May 2025
First Online: 2 June 2025
Declarations
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: This study relies entirely on data previously collected in the routine breeding program of Icelandic Cattle. Therefore, there was no need for ethical review of procedures.
: Egill Gautason is an observer at the Icelandic Council of Cattle Production ( Fagráð í nautgriparækt ) and has consulted the Agricultural Advisory Center regarding the Icelandic Cattle breeding program. Þórdís Þórarinsdóttir works for the Icelandic Agricultural Advisory Center as a breeding specialist and is responsible for routine genetic evaluation in the Icelandic Cattle population. Goutam Sahana has no conflicting interests to disclose.