Lactation Curves of Holstein Cows as Influenced by Age, Gestation, and Season of Freshening

Lactation curves of dairy cows have been studied by dairy scientists for many years. The effects of various hereditary end non-hereditary influences on the lactation curve have been observed. Factors have been developed to standardize production to a common basis, correcting for differences in age,...

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Main Author: Patterson, George Edward
Format: Others
Published: DigitalCommons@USU 1955
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Online Access:https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/3715
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4733&context=etd
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Summary:Lactation curves of dairy cows have been studied by dairy scientists for many years. The effects of various hereditary end non-hereditary influences on the lactation curve have been observed. Factors have been developed to standardize production to a common basis, correcting for differences in age, length of lactation, milking per day, gestation and environment.