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Health traits are partly related to inbreeding. A two-track policy is being pursued with regard to health characteristics. On the one hand, selection is made for these characteristics and, on the other hand, the breeding policy is aimed at reducing inbreeding. Characteristics that are now included in the selection are:
Category | Feature |
Fertility | Sperm quality |
Hereditary abnormalities | Hydrocephalus |
| Dwarfism |
X-ray examination | OC/OCD |
| Hoof pulley |
| Ringhoe |
| Hoof cartilage ossification |
| Extensor process |
Other | Cornage |