Agent-Based Modelling to Improve Beef Production from Dairy Cattle: Young Beef Production

Approximately 42% of the total calves born in New Zealand’s dairy industry are either euthanized on farms or commercially slaughtered as so-called bobby calves within 2 weeks of age. These practices have perceived ethical issues and are considered a waste of resources because these calves could be g...

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Main Authors: Addisu H. Addis, Hugh T. Blair, Paul R. Kenyon, Stephen T. Morris, Nicola M. Schreurs, Dorian J. Garrick
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-04-01
Series:Agriculture
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/13/4/898