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SUCKLING COW [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-12-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cattle Raising
DEF

A cow nursing her own calf

CONT

Calving can be timed with the season that is most advantageous in terms of having adequate feed for the nursing cow, so that milk flow from the cow can be maintained at an optimum level. The resultant growth potential for a calf having an optimum supply of milk from its mother can be fully realized.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Élevage des bovins
DEF

Un animal de race à viande dont le lait est utilisé pour l'alimentation de veaux destinés à la production de viande.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cría de ganado bovino
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