Isbn: 9781528526364 - the energy basis of measuring milk yield in dairy cows (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the use of the 'energy basis' as a measure for dairy cow yields, suggesting that milk yield alone is not an entirely satisfactory measure of production. Instead, the author proposes an energy-based approach that considers both the quantity and quality of milk production. The method estimates energy value from the fat percentage and weight of milk, showing a close correlation with observed energy values and overcoming the limitations of determining milk quality based solely on fat or solids-not-fat. This energy-based approach is shown to be correlated with nutrient requirements for lactation, offering a more comprehensive understanding of production efficiency. Fat percentage, in turn, is shown to be a reliable secondary indicator of the direction of energy expenditure in milk production, highlighting the relative emphasis on fat, protein, and lactose elaboration. Overall, this book provides a valuable framework for understanding and quantifying dairy cow production, with implications for breeding, feeding, and economic considerations in the industry. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…