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Herd testing (2nd of 2)

Herd testing

Herd testing involves sampling and analysing milk from each cow in a herd. Together with herd recording, where each cow’s genetic and production details are taken, herd testing provides an important basis for breeding selection.

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Hugh Stringleman and Frank Scrimgeour. 'Dairying and dairy products', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 27-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/dairying-and-dairy-products/7/3/2