Comparative performance of dairy cows in low-input smallholder and high-input production systems in South Africa
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DOI: 10.1007/s11250-018-1584-9
Abstract: The aim of this study was to benchmark the performance of dairy cows in the low-input smallholder system against their counterparts in the high-input system, in South Africa. Data comprised of cow performance records from… read more here.
Keywords: system; input; smallholder; high input ... See more keywords
Quantifying methane emissions under field conditions under 2 different dairy production scenarios: Low-input versus high-input milk production.
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DOI: 10.3168/jds.2022-22804
Abstract: Livestock production systems with ruminants play a relevant role in the emission of the greenhouse gas CH4, which is known to significantly contribute to global warming. Consequently, it is a major societal concern to develop… read more here.
Keywords: dairy; high input; low input; production ... See more keywords