ANIMAL HEALTH

Research shows lactation has a big effect on calf mortality

QUEENSLAND Department of Agriculture and Fisheries researcher Jarud Muller has won the ABARES 2018 Science and Innovation Award’s Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Award for his work studying the link between calf mortality and lactation in cows.

Kristy Moroney
Research shows lactation has a big effect on calf mortality

Muller conducted a study of 14 Brahman cows in moderate body condition in order monitor their milk delivery after calving, as well as growth of their calves.  The research found that insufficient milk...

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