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The influence of the stage of lactation and the breed of the cow on the yield and quality of the milk

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 March 2009

T. J. Drakeley
Affiliation:
(Department of Chemistry and Rubber Technology, Northern Polytechnic, London: The British Dairy Farmers' Association, London.)
Margaret K. White
Affiliation:
(Department of Chemistry and Rubber Technology, Northern Polytechnic, London: The British Dairy Farmers' Association, London.)

Extract

The principal factors influencing the yield and quality of milk are (1) stage of the lactation period, (2) breed of the cow, (3) interval between milkings, (4) age of the cow, (5) individuality of the cow, (6) efficiency of the milker, (7) temperature and weather conditions, (8) health of the cow, (9) feeding.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1927

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