9833: The performance of heifers reared in a suckling system
(2006) The performance of heifers reared in a suckling system. MSc Thesis, Biological Farming Systems Group, Wageningen UR.
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Summary
In this study the effects on the performance of heifers reared in a suckling system (suckled heifers) compared to heifers reared in a bucket system (bucket heifers) were investigated. Heifers are young dairy cows that started first lactation. Focus was on the following parameters: age and live weight at first calving, milk production, and mastitis incidence. Also, attention was given to Paratuberculosis since suckling systems might increase the risks on its occurrence.
| Document Language: | English |
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| Keywords: | suckling system |
| Subject Areas: | Animal husbandry > Health and welfare Animal husbandry > Feeding and growth |
| Research affiliation: | Netherlands > Wageningen University and Research Centre WUR Netherlands > Louis Bolk Institute |
| Total budget (Euro): | 0 |
| Orgprints ID Number: | 9833 |
| Contact: | Steinbuch, Luc |
| Deposited On: | 24 October 2006 |
| EPrint Type: | Thesis |
| Published?: | Published |
| Peer Review Status: | Not peer-reviewed |
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