Feeding behavior traits may be an indicator of feed efficiency in Holstein cows (IMAGE)

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Feeding behavior traits may be an indicator of feed efficiency in Holstein cows

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New research on Holstein cows published in the Journal of Dairy Science finds that measures of feeding behavior could be useful indicators of dairy cow feed efficiency, and individual cows that eat at a slower rate may be more feed efficient.

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Ken Olson, PhD, PAS

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