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
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-10-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/21/3115
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