Derivation of standard lactation curves for South African dairy cows

South African Journal of Animal Science

Volumn 33, Issue 2, 2003, Pages 70-77

  Mostert, B E ^a   Theron, H E ^a   Kanfer, F H J ^a  

^a AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH COUNCIL   (South Africa)

Author keywords

Calving age; Herd levels; Holstein; Jersey; Season of calving; Standard Lactation Curves

Indexed keywords

EID: 0141989658     PISSN: 03751589     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.4314/sajas.v33i2.3758     Document Type: Article

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