Body condition in the New Zealand dairy herd - Part two: Tackling the problem

Authors: Macky SM
Publication: VetScript, Volume 23, Issue 2, pp 24-25,28-29, Mar 2010
Publisher: New Zealand Veterinary Association

Animal type: Cattle - dairy
Subject Terms: Bodyweight/liveweight/condition score, Nutrition/metabolism, Husbandry/husbandry procedures
Article class: General

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Abstract:

Part one of this article (Vetscript, February 2010) examined the changes in the New Zealand dairy herd and industry management practices that have led to under-nutrition and under-growth in many herds. The second and final part in this series looks at the practicalities of management changes to address this problem and concludes with a consideration of  the role of the clinical veterinarian.

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