CATTLE

In for the long haul – stayability versus longevity

How stayability compares to the productive working life of an animal.

Stayability refers to the likelihood of a cow still being a productive part of a breeding herd at six years of age. Credit: Pamela Lawson.

Stayability refers to the likelihood of a cow still being a productive part of a breeding herd at six years of age. Credit: Pamela Lawson.

AT A GLANCE: Stayability refers to a cow's ability to deliver and rear to weaning five calves by six years of age. Genetic and physical traits, as well as nutrition and animal health, can all influence...

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A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

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