Association of total-mixed-ration chemical composition with milk, fat, and protein yield lactation curves at the individual level
The objective of this study was to examine the effect of the chemical composition of a total mixed ration (TMR) tested quarterly from March 2006 through December 2008 for milk, fat, and protein yield curves for 27 herds in Ragusa, Sicily.
Associations of breed and feeding management with milk production
The objective of this study was to identify sources of variation able to explain differences between herds in milk and milk component production curves obtained from routine evaluation software.
Variance Components for Test-Day Milk, Fat, and Protein Yield, and Somatic Cell Score for Analyzing Management Information
The objective of this study was to estimate variance components for TD milk, fat, and protein yield, and SCS by using a random regression TD model. Special focus is given to HCUR and HTD variances, which are mainly related to between- and within-herd management.
