Are the recommended proportions of mature body weight being achieved in different stages of growth in Brazilian Holstein and Jersey dairy cattle?

The relationship between live BW (LBW) and mature BW (MBW) is critical for formulating optimal diets in dairy cattle, particularly regarding target BW (TBW) growth. Current nutritional guidelines suggest dairy cows reach MBW by the third calving (based on Holstein data), whereas beef cows reach it b...

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Main Authors: Marcos Busanello, Maihury Corrêa Santo, Rodrigo de Almeida
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-07-01
Series:JDS Communications
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S266691022500081X
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