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A Literature Review On Injection-Site Lesions In Dairy Cows And Culling Decisions, Eric B. Parsons
A Literature Review On Injection-Site Lesions In Dairy Cows And Culling Decisions, Eric B. Parsons
Dairy Science
Currently dairy producers face particular problems concerning their culled cows and bulls, these problems must be addressed so dairy producers have the opportunity to improve the quality of beef produced from their cull dairy cows. At the moment, not much is known about culling decisions outside “break-even” numbers and poor cow conditioning. This literature review outlines the strategy behind culling decisions and looks into potential plans to develop progressive body conditioning and quality of meat sent to auction. Currently the dairy industry is not placing much demand into providing the livestock auctions and harvest plants with higher quality meat. This …