A comparison of three strains of Holstein-Friesian cows grazed on pasture: Growth, development, and puberty

Journal of Dairy Science

Volumn 90, Issue 8, 2007, Pages 3993-4003

  Macdonald, K A ^a   McNaughton, L R ^b   Verkerk, G A ^a   Penno, J W ^a,e   Burton, L J ^b   Berry, D P ^c   Gore, P J S ^a   Lancaster, J A S ^a   Holmes, C W ^d  

^a Dexcel Limited   (New Zealand)

^b LIVESTOCK IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION   (New Zealand)

^c TEAGASC   (Ireland)

^d MASSEY UNIVERSITY   (New Zealand)

^e Synlait   (New Zealand)

Author keywords

Body size; Body weight; Holstein Friesian; Strain

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA; FRIESIA;

EID: 35748939684     PISSN: 00220302     EISSN: 15253198     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3168/jds.2007-0119     Document Type: Article

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