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Relationship between milking frequency and udder capacity in friesian and jersey cows |
M. A. Alshaikh, M. S. Salah, H. S. aljobeile |
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Abstract |
The relationship between udder maximum capacity(36-h accumulated milk yield) and the response of dariy cows(average producers) to thrice-daily milking was studied in 25 Friesian and 15 Jersey cows using the technique f half-udder study. Maximum half-udder capacity(actual yield) s well as whole udder capacity(estimated by udder measurements) was not altered significantly after 12-day thrice-daily milking period compared with a similar twice-daily effect of breed, season of the year or stage of lactation was observed on the above relationship. Hours-worth of capacity was higher with increased milking frequeny, with Jersey than Friesian. These results suggest that udder capacity is not a limiting factor in increased milk production. |
Keywords:
Udder Capacity; Milking Frequency; Season and Stage of Lactation |
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