Prospects for Data Collection to Optimise Kid Rearing in Dutch Dairy Goat Herds

Prospects for Data Collection to Optimise Kid Rearing in Dutch Dairy Goat Herds

Optimising kid rearing is essential for sustainable dairy goat farming, yet validated parameters and practical benchmark data are lacking. This study aimed to develop and evaluate a set of key performance indicators (KPIs) for monitoring kid-rearing practices through a participatory approach. Resear...

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Main Authors: Eveline Dijkstra, Inge Santman-Berends, Tara de Haan, Gerdien van Schaik, René van den Brom, Arjan Stegeman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-06-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
dairy goats
decision support tool
kid rearing
perinatal period
average daily gain
participatory approach
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/15/11/1653
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