Fitting mathematical functions to extended lactation curves and forecasting late-lactation milk yields of dairy cows

Fitting mathematical functions to extended lactation curves and forecasting late-lactation milk yields of dairy cows

ABSTRACT: A 305-d lactation followed by a 60-d dry period has traditionally been considered economically optimal, yet dairy cows in modern intensive dairy systems are frequently dried off while still producing significant quantities of milk. Managing cows for an extended lactation has reported produ...

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Main Authors: David J. Innes, Linaya J. Pot, Dave J. Seymour, James France, Jan Dijkstra, John Doelman, John P. Cant
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-01-01
Series:Journal of Dairy Science
Subjects:
mathematical model
lactation persistency
decision support
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022030223006264

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