Cross-sectional analysis of the associations between age and body weight at first calving and productivity in spring-calving Holstein-Friesian dairy cows
Age at first calving (AFC) is one of the key determinants of heifer rearing costs. Although a young AFC is recommended in order to minimise the non-productive period, calving at a young age has previously been associated with a reduction in milk production. Heavier BW at first calving may, however,...
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| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2025-08-01
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731125001727 |
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