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The effect of recombinant bovine somatotrophin on milk production, reproduction and health of dairy cows

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 November 2017

C. Thomas ,
I.D. Johnsson ,
W.J. Fisher ,
G.A. Bloomfield  and
S.V. Morant
C. Thomas
Affiliation:
Animal and Grassland Research Institute, Hurley, Maidenhead, Berks. SL6 5LR
I.D. Johnsson
Affiliation:
Animal and Grassland Research Institute, Hurley, Maidenhead, Berks. SL6 5LR
W.J. Fisher
Affiliation:
Animal and Grassland Research Institute, Hurley, Maidenhead, Berks. SL6 5LR
G.A. Bloomfield
Affiliation:
Animal and Grassland Research Institute, Hurley, Maidenhead, Berks. SL6 5LR
S.V. Morant
Affiliation:
Animal and Grassland Research Institute, Hurley, Maidenhead, Berks. SL6 5LR
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The objective of the trial was to examine the effect of recombitant bovine somatotrophin (bSTH) on voluntary intake, milk solids output, body weight change, health and reproduction in lactating dairy cows given either a complete mixed diet or fed concentrate at a flat rate and forage ad libitum.

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Dairy Production
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Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Production (1972) , Volume 1987 , March 1987 , pp. 3
Copyright
Copyright © The British Society of Animal Production 1987

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