Understanding the dairy cow Third Edition John Webster 1119550246 9781119550242

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• ISBN 10: 1119550246
• ISBN 13: 9781119550242
• Author: John Webster

The fully updated third edition of Understanding the Dairy Cow explores the scientific principles that provide a foundation for understanding the animal’s body system. The comprehensive text also reveals how to properly manage dairy cattle with economic efficiency whilst taking into consideration the cow’s welfare.

The revised new edition contains expanded coverage on topics including insight into cow behaviour and welfare, genetic selection indices, new strategies for control of mastitis and lameness and information on the overworked cow. It also contains the most recent developments in breeding, nutrition and management.

Table of contents:

Part I: How the Cow Works

1 Introduction – The Dairy Cow of Today

2 Digestion and Metabolism

3 Reproduction and Lactation

4 Environment, Behaviour and Welfare

Part II: Feeding the Dairy Cow

5 Nutrition: Supply and Demand

6 Feeds and Feeding Strategies

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