Retrospective analysis of dry period length in Italian Holstein cows

This research studied the relevance of potential sources of variation for dry period length in Italian Holstein cows reared in northern Italy and investigated the effect of days dry (DD) on milk production and calving interval in the subsequent lactation. Field data of individual cow DD were merged:...

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Main Authors: Giovanni Bittante, Paolo Carnier, Barbara Contiero, Massimo De Marchi, Luigi Gallo, Martino Cassandro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2010-01-01
Series:Italian Journal of Animal Science
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Online Access:http://www.aspajournal.it/index.php/ijas/article/view/42