Reproduction and Genetic Selection: Dairy Farming Technology Guide

Author: (China) Michelle Vautier
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2004-02-01
Features: The main purpose of publishing and editing the Dairy Farming Technology Guide series is to provide practical techniques for dairy farming and management personnel for scientific dairy farming and successful dairy farm operations. This series focuses on dairy and heifer farming, emphasizing various production management systems rather than singling out a specific regional dairy farming model. The objective of compiling and publishing this series is to provide a practical technical guide for dairy farming and dairy farm management personnel worldwide. Good management largely depends on whether the farmer understands the specific local environment. For example, many factors such as climate, feed availability, and prices are influenced by local conditions. Therefore, environmental conditions vary not only between different countries but also within different regions of the same country. Factors that are favorable for farmers in one area may not be feasible in another. Although producers in different regions have varying characteristics in feeding, reproduction, lactation, breeding, and heifer farming, the basic principles and concepts covered in this book are applicable to dairy farms of any breed or dairy farming management personnel in different regions worldwide. The emphasis of this series is to practically explain these principles and concepts. This series serves as a practical guide to help readers understand dairy and milk production, solve related issues in dairy farming, and effectively utilize resources and scientifically manage dairy farms. The Dairy Farming Technology Guide series includes:
Nutrition and Feeding
Reproduction and Genetics
Selection
Lactation and Milking
Heifer Farming
Dairy Farm Management
We hope this series can serve as a practical reference for dairy producers, dairy farming consultants, educators, and students worldwide.