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BCBC21: Weighing up the benefit of genetic gain against the efficiency of older cows

Making the most of genetic progress in a dairy herd seems a no-brainer, but should be weighed up against benefits that come with cows in their fourth and fifth lactations.

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BCBC21: Weighing up the benefit of genetic gain against the efficiency of older cows

This was the message from Albert De Vries, professor of dairy management and economics at the University of Florida, at this year's virtual British Cattle Breeders conference. Research by Reading University...

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