Multivariate Analysis of Production and Udder Morphometric Traits in Kankrej Cows Using Canonical Correlation Analysis

Aims: Understanding the relationship between morphometric and production traits which is essential for improving dairy performance through genetic selection. The present study explores the multivariate relationships between udder morphometric characteristics and milk production traits in Kankrej cows using Canonical correlation analysis (CCA). Sample: Data from 305 Kankrej cows maintained at the Livestock Research Station, Sardarkrushinagar, were analyzed to determine the canonical correlation between morphometric and production traits. Study Design: Simple random sampling. Place and Duration of Study: The present study was conducted at Livestock Research Station, Kamdhenu University, Sardarkrushinagar, Gujarat during Apr-2024 to Mar-2025. Methodology: Descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation coefficients were computed within and between the two trait sets. Canonical correlation analysis (CCA) used to determine relationships between udder morphometric and milk production traits in Kankrej cows. Results: CCA revealed that the first canonical correlation coefficient was 0.603 (p