Vertooren, Judith (2006) The performance of heifers reared in a suckling system. Thesis, Wageningen UR , Biological Farming Systems Group. .
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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.
| EPrint Type: | Thesis |
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| Thesis Type: | MSc Thesis |
| Keywords: | suckling system |
| Subjects: | Animal husbandry > Health and welfare Animal husbandry > Feeding and growth |
| Research affiliation: | Netherlands > Wageningen University & Research (WUR) Netherlands > Louis Bolk Institute |
| Deposited By: | Steinbuch, Luc |
| ID Code: | 9833 |
| Deposited On: | 24 Oct 2006 |
| Last Modified: | 12 Apr 2010 07:34 |
| Document Language: | English |
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Not peer-reviewed |
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