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A Comparison Of The Efficiency And Profitability Of Holsteins And Jerseys, Kelli Ann Carstensen
A Comparison Of The Efficiency And Profitability Of Holsteins And Jerseys, Kelli Ann Carstensen
Dairy Science
The efficiency and profitability of Holstein and Jersey cows has been scrutinized, compared, and debated for many years. In response, this study was conducted with the objective of incorporating reviews and results collected from numerous studies relating to Holstein and Jersey efficiency and profitability to determine if a breed advantage existed in any or all related areas. Articles reviewed were obtained from the Journal of Dairy Science, the New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research, and the Journal of Dairy Research. Jerseys were found to demonstrate breed advantages in pasture systems, longevity, stayability, productive life, calving ease, reproduction, heat stress under …