Dairy Cattle And Milk Production

Encompassing Systematically Presented And Detailed Scientific Information On Dairy Cow, This Books Is An Exhaustive Work On The Subject. Covers All That What Is Essential To Know For The Students And Researchers Of Dairy Husbandry As Well As The Practical Dairyman - Historical Facts About The Dairy Cow; The Body Features; Origin, Distribution And Characteristics Of Various Major And Minor Breeds; Fundamentals And Practice Of Breeding; Artificial Insemination; Calf Feeding And Raising; And The Common Ailments And Care And Management Of Cow. Not Only That, The Subject Of Milking And Feeding Has Also Been Given Due Attention By Discussing The Methods Of Milking Factors Influencing The Quantity And Quality Of Milk, Feeding Principles And Practices, And The Common Feedstuffs And Their Characteristics. With Tables Of Scientific Data, Diagrams, Apt Illustrations And A Comprehensive Index For Easier Reference Hunting, This Widely Recognized Work By An International Authority In The Field Is An Asset Of Lasting Value For The Concerned Readers. Contents: Chapter 1: Introduction, Chapter 2: Origin And Classification Of Domesticated Cattle, Chapter 3: The Dairy Type, Chapter 4: Holstein Friesians, Chapter 5: Jerseys, Chapter 6: Guernseys, Chapter 7: Ayrshires, Chapter 8: Brown Swiss, Chapter 9: Minor Breeds, Chapter 10: Dual Purpose Cattle, Chapter 11: General Considerations In Selecting A Breed, Chapter 12: Selection Of The Individual Cow, Chapter 13: Selection Of The Cow By Records, Chapter 14: Selection, Care And Mangement Of The Sire, Chapter 15: Dairy Cattle Breeding, Chapter 16: Calf Feeding And Raising, Chapter 17: Calf Raising And Calfhood Diseases, Chapter 18: The Growing Heifer, Chapter 19: Artificial Breeding, Chapter 20: Registered Herds: The Aesthetic And Business Sides Of The Purebred Business, Chapter 21 & 22: Care And Management, Chapter 23: Milking Factors Influencing The Quantity And Quality Of Milk, Chapter 24: Common Ailments Of Cattle, Chapter 25: Digestion In The Ruminant, Chapter 26 & 27: Feeding For Milk Production, Chapter 28: Characterstics Of Common Feeds, Chapter 29: The Feeding Standard And The Calculation Of Rations, Chapter 30: The Silo And Silage, Chapter 31: Pastures And Soiling Crops, Chapter 31: Barns For Cows, Chapter 32: Handling Manure: Material For Bedding.

Dairy consumption in Asia has more than doubled over the last 25 years, and has led to more than 50% of the world’s total dairy imports now entering Asian markets. Consequently, Asian countries are seeking to improve their self-sufficiency in dairy produce by developing their local milk industries. Asian livestock importers are looking for increasing numbers of high grade dairy stock from established dairy industries in countries such as Australia and New Zealand. Unfortunately, a major problem encountered throughout Asia has been the poor performance of these exotic high grade dairy heifers when exported from their country of origin to a new, more stressful environment. This has been due to a failure to prepare for their introduction. Exotic dairy cows, particularly those from farms with high levels of herd performance, have high management requirements. If subjected to local and traditional small holder dairy farm practices, they are unlikely to produce acceptable yields of milk or may not even get back into calf. Poor management practices can lead to low growth rates, delayed breeding, stock diseases and even deaths among imported stock both before and after first calving. Managing High Grade Dairy Cows in the Tropics addresses the entire range of management practices found on tropical small holder dairy farms, highlighting those which are likely to adversely impact on heifer and cow performance, hence farm profitability. It is a companion volume to three other manuals written by John Moran: Rearing Young Stock on Tropical Dairy Farms in Asia, Tropical Dairy Farming and Business Management for Tropical Dairy Farmers.

A productive dairy industry is vital to providing safe, high-quality milk that fulfills the nutritional needs of people of all ages around the world. In order to achieve that goal, Campbell and Marshall present a timely, lucid, and comprehensive look at today’s dairy industry. Dairy Production and Processing offers not only a fundamental understanding of dairy animals, dairy products, and the production aspects of each, but also a wealth of applied information on the scope of the current milk and milk products industry. The application of basic sciences and technologies throughout the text will serve students well not only as they learn the first principles of dairy science, but also as a professional reference in their careers. Study questions can be found at the conclusion of each chapter, along with relevant and informative websites. An extensive glossary is provided to enable readers to expand their knowledge of selected terms. Topics found in this instructive and insightful text include: • an overview of the dairy industry, • dairy herd breeding and records, • the feeding and care of dairy cattle, sheep, goats, and water buffalo, • important principles of milking and milking facilities, • dairy farm management, • milk quality and safety, and • the production of milk and milk products.

This lively book examines recent trends in animal product consumption and diet; reviews industry efforts, policies, and programs aimed at improving the nutritional attributes of animal products; and offers suggestions for further research. In addition, the volume reviews dietary and health recommendations from major health organizations and notes specific target levels for nutrients.

Nutrition and Lactation in the Dairy Cow is the proceedings of the 46th University of Nottingham Easter School in Agricultural Science. Said symposium was concerned with the significant advances in the field of nutrition and lactation in the dairy cow. The book is divided in five parts. Part I deals with the principles behind nutrition and lactation of cows. Part II discusses the cow’s nutrient interactions; responses to nutrients that yield protein and energy; and the influence of nutrient balance and milk yields. Part III tackles the efficiency of energy utilization in cows and its relation to milk production. Part IV talks about food intake of cows and the factors that affect it, while Part V deals with the different feeding systems for cows. The text is recommended for those involved in raising cows and dairy production, especially those who would like to know more and make studies about the relationship of nutrition and lactation of cows.

Profitable dairy farming, breeding better dairy cattle, principles of nutrition and feeding practices, reproduction and lactation, herd management, marketing.

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