Overside Holsteins in Texas: Focus on Udders and Feet & Legs Keeps Cows out of the Sick Pen
‘We do not want to sacrifice any type, but also pay attention to fitness traits like DPR.’ Joseph Osinga from Hico has a clear breeding goal in mind. Whether it concerns the group of show cows in his barn, or the large number of commercial milking cows, the selection for udders and feet & legs is clearly the priority. According to Osinga, these are the most significant traits for determining the longevity of Holstein cows in the challenging circumstances of Texas.
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