Exotic dairy breed turns into exhausted dairy breed when forced to reproduce, lactate and perform work at the same time: On-farm testing of multipurpose breed, experience from Holetta area.

Farming systems based on ox-cultivation is a millennium old tradition in Ethiopia. However, this farming system with its in high demand for grazing land, has come under increased pressure during the last century. Means of intensifying the mixed crop and livestock farming systems, which is predominan...

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Main Authors:	Larsen, C.E.S., Kumsa, T., Tegegne, Azage
Format:	Conference Paper
Language:	Inglés
Published:	Ethiopian Society of Animal Production 2004
Subjects:	dairy cattle multipurpose breeds introduced breeds reproductive performance lactation draught animals technology milk yield [milk performance]
Online Access:	https://hdl.handle.net/10568/50506