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Dairy Cattle Genetics: Traits to Cultivate

Published: March 7, 2008
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After graduating from university, I spent a short time managing the family farm. One of the more memorable additions I made to the dairy herd was a heifer named Miranda. She brought with her a special talent-an aversion to being milked. What's more she could hit! She was big, strong and accurate. She was the Mark McGwire of the cow world. And, unlike the famed home run hitter, she didn't need perf...
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Ruth Vendt
11 de diciembre de 2012

Hi there. Can you tell me which trait is desirable in a sire and dams for the herd and how they measure up to please?

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Ruth Vendt
11 de diciembre de 2012

Dairy cattle genetics please.

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