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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
