Pastoralism and milk production

Describes generally the parameters of pastoralist milk production w. partic. ref. to cattle. Discusses briefly methods of determining milk yield and milk offtake and the effect of milk production on reproductive rate. Gives a brief description of lactation curve, lactation length, calf growth and ca...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Nicholson, M.J.
Format: Conference Paper
Language:Inglés
Published: Edinburgh University 1985
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/49947
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Summary:Describes generally the parameters of pastoralist milk production w. partic. ref. to cattle. Discusses briefly methods of determining milk yield and milk offtake and the effect of milk production on reproductive rate. Gives a brief description of lactation curve, lactation length, calf growth and camel & small stock milk.