Livestock - Dairy Cow Breeds and Production Systems 0.0 / 5 ? OtherAnimal ManagementOtherOther Created by: Becky_BerryCreated on: 01-02-21 08:56 Dairy Breeds and Production Systems Cows produce around 7000 litres of milk per year the aim is to maximise production of quantity and quality Intensive: based on Holstein cows, housed extensively during the winter using cubicles. High yielding. 1-hour a day outside can be classed as free-range Extensive: New Zealand style. Grass-based. 1 of 6 UK Breeds Guernsey Jersey Dairy Short Horn Ayrshire 2 of 6 Foreign Breeds Holstein Friesian (Holland) Brown Swiss (Switzerland) 3 of 6 Condition Scoring Underweight calving difficulties lack stamina poor colostrum 4 of 6 Body Condition Scoring Must be done by the same person every time assess from the left feel around the tail head feel horizontal processes feel around ribs 5 of 6 Cow Welfare healthy cows produce more milk adrenaline counteracts the milk release hormone oxytocin stress results in reduced milk release keep cows clean and well-bedded reduces the need for pre-milking cleaning the udders in the parlour 6 of 6
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