Heifer management characterization in dairy herds from the west of Buenos Aires, Argentina

Heifer management characterization in dairy herds from the west of Buenos Aires, Argentina

The replacement program in a dairy farm represents the second or third largest cost in a dairy operation. This study aimed to characterize and typify the practices related to the dairy heifer replacement program and describe the growth, development, and health parameters during this period in comme...

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Main Authors:	Federico Demateis Llera, Claudina Vissio, María Paula Turiello, María Alejandra Herrero, Alejandro José Larriestra
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Universidade de São Paulo 2021-09-01
Series:	Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Research and Animal Science
Subjects:	Calf rearing Herd typification Age at first service
Online Access:	https://www.revistas.usp.br/bjvras/article/view/178793

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