Effect of herd management on annual cow cull rate and performance of Holstein-Friesian dairy cows
Absztrakt
This study explores the impact of transitioning from a closed confinement system to
indoor housing with pasture access on milk production trends and the health of dairy
cows. The objective was to assess whether this change, proposed by agricultural manager
Johannes EKKEL, would yield the anticipated benefits and to investigate the potential
advantages of such husbandry systems. The research was conducted on a modern dairy
farm in France with approximately 130 lactating cows, supported of the farmer and a team
of specialized advisors.