Table 1 Main characteristics of farms used in study.
From: Assessment of Early Postpartum Reproductive Performance in Two High Producing Estonian Dairy Herds
Farm | No. of cows | Breeds | Annual milk production | Milking | Housing, management |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A | 352 | ER EHF | 7688 | 2×per day machine pipeline | Tying system. Removal of manure 2× a day by an electric scraper, feeding mechanized by food mixer. |
B | 200 | EHF | 9425 | 3×per day, machine pipeline | Tying system. Removal of manure 3× a day by an electric scraper, feeding mechanized by food mixer. |