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Towards resilient cross-breed dairy systems in Northern Ethiopia: a resource allocation assessment to determine appropriate selection targets and nutritional management

The introduction of Holstein-Friesian genetics is often proposed to meet high demands for milk in   tropical regions. However, these ‘specialist genotypes’ are particularly adapted to ‘non-constrained’ environments and might suffer from seasonal variation in feed quality and availability, particularly during early lactation. On-farm monitoring, controlled experiments and model simulations are combined to assess responses of genetic selection traits versus or in combination with nutritional management strategies.

Date:14 Sep 2022 →  13 Mar 2023
Keywords:Smallholder Farmers, Crossbreeds, Feed Scarcity, Negative Energy balance (NEB)
Disciplines:Agricultural animal nutrition, Other veterinary sciences not elsewhere classified