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NON LACTATING PERIOD [1 record]

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Record 1 2022-02-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Milking Equipment (Agriculture)
CONT

The dry period is an essential part of a cow's lactation cycle. This period allows the lining of the udder to be repaired and restored, so that when lactation starts again, milk production is optimal. A dry period of at least 40 days is needed to get optimal milk production.

Key term(s)
  • non lactating period

French

Domaine(s)
  • Élevage des animaux
  • Traite mécanique (Agriculture)
DEF

[...] période allant de l'arrêt de la traite jusqu'au vêlage, en tant que phase du cycle de la vache laitière [...]

Spanish

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