Farm characteristics and management routines related to cow longevity: a survey among Swedish dairy farmers
Abstract Background Longevity is an important trait for increasing the profitability of dairy production. Long cow longevity is also essential to reduce the environmental impact of milk production, and to maintain positive consumer attitude. Genetic selection for increased longevity has been effecti...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-06-01
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| Series: | Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13028-018-0390-8 |