Weller, Mr Richard (2006) A four-year comparison of two organic dairy systems. Paper at: Joint Organic Congress, Odense, Denmark, May 30-31, 2006.
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Two organic systems were studied, the first based on self-sufficiency (SS) and the feeding of high-forage diets, and the second on purchased concentrates (PC) and maximising milk output. The growing of both concentrate and forage feeds in the SS system reduced the stocking density. Feeding high-forage diets increased the proportion of milk produced from forage but decreased the energy concentration of the ration, leading to lower milk persistency, reduced milk protein in early lactation and reduced pregnancy rates. In the PC system importing feed increased the stocking density but also increased the ‘farm-gate’ nutrient surpluses.
EPrint Type: | Conference paper, poster, etc. |
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Type of presentation: | Paper |
Subjects: | Animal husbandry > Production systems > Dairy cattle |
Research affiliation: | International Conferences > 2006: Joint Organic Congress > Theme 7: Development of livestock production systems UK > Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research (IGER) |
Deposited By: | Weller, Mr Richard |
ID Code: | 7092 |
Deposited On: | 10 May 2006 |
Last Modified: | 12 Apr 2010 07:32 |
Document Language: | English |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Not peer-reviewed |
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