One tonne of milk solids a realistic target

Producing one tonne of milk solids/lactation is perfectly achievable and desirable, but only for the right cow in the right system

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One tonne of milk solids a realistic target

That is the conclusion of a new study completed by Kite Consulting. Launching the document at UK Dairy Day, Kite Consulting director John Allen said some herds were already able to achieve that, which...

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