How does a beef × dairy calving affect the dairy cow's following lactation?

ABSTRACT: For beef semen usage on dairy cows, much of the research has focused on the performance of the crossbred calves, yet little focus has been given to the subsequent performance of the cow herself. This study aimed to evaluate the performance of dairy cows for milk yield, fertility, and survi...

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Main Authors: R.E. Espinola Alfonso, W.F. Fikse, M.P.L. Calus, E. Strandberg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-07-01
Series:Journal of Dairy Science
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022030224000614