Chinese Holstein Dairy Farming Practical Techniques

Author: Li Yanlong Zhang Shuqin
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: Holstein Cow Selection Technology (1)
1. Overview of Holstein Cows (1)
(1) Origin and Current Development Status of Holstein Cows (1)
(2) Breed Characteristics of Dairy Holstein Cows (2)
(3) Production Performance of Dairy Holstein Cows (3)
(4) Formation of Holstein Cow Breeds in China (3)
(5) Holstein Cow Breeds in China (4)
(6) Development Overview of Holstein Cows in China (6)
2. Body Appearance Characteristics and Identification Methods of Dairy Holstein Cows (7)
(1) Names of Body Parts and Bones of Cows (7)
(2) Body Appearance Characteristics of High-Yield Holstein Cows (8)
(3) Linear Identification of Holstein Cow Body Appearance (10)
3. Methods for Identifying Cow Age (19)
(1) External Appearance Identification Method (19)
(2) Horn Wheel Identification Method (19)
(3) Tooth Identification Method (19)
4. New Methods for Body Condition Scoring of Cows (24)
(1) Concept and Purpose of Body Condition Scoring (24)
(2) Standards and Methods of Body Condition Scoring (24)
(3) Application of Body Condition Scoring (26)
5. Selection Methods for High-Yield Holstein Cows (28)
(1) Selection Content and Standards (28)
(2) Selection of Age (29)
(3) Selection of Pedigree (29)
(4) Selection of Longevity (30)
(5) Selection of Body Appearance (31)
(6) Selection Indicators and Measurement Methods for Holstein Cows in China (32)
(7) Health Examination (36)
Chapter 2: Cow Feeding and Ration Formulation Technology (38)
Chapter 3: Cow Farming and Management Technology
Chapter 4: Cow Reproduction Technology
Appendix: Common Reproductive Hormones for Cow Reproduction
Appendix: Chinese-English Correspondence of Symbols in the Book