The Adoption Potential of Extended Lactation as a Strategy to Reduce Excess Calf Numbers in Dairy Farming
Dairy production relies predominantly on a few, selectively bred, high-yielding dairy breeds, resulting in a surplus of low-value male offspring. This situation leads to a conflict between a growing demand for milk and low appreciation for dairy calves. Extending lactation could reduce the number of...
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| Main Authors: | Josephine Gresham, Christoph Reiber, Mizeck G. G. Chagunda |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-10-01
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| Series: | Animals |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/21/3115 |
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