Reducing heifer wastage in the dairy herd

Summary

Project details
The aim of this project was to provide recommendations to farmers on ways to maximise heifer productivity.

The report identifies ways of reducing calf losses:

Around calving

During the rearing period

Ensuring optimal growth

Improving heifer fertility

Sector:
Dairy
Date:
01 January 2001 - 30 September 2008
Funders:
DairyCo
Project leader:
Royal Veterinary College
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