Bovine Somatotropin

What Veterinarians and Their Clients Need to Know in 1986

Authors

  • R. D. Smith Department of Animal Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro19867550

Keywords:

animal production systems, bovine growth hormone, milk production, dairy farmers

Abstract

Time and space do not permit an adequate discussion of how new technologies will affect various animal production systems. In this paper we'll discuss one new technology, the new use of bovine growth hormone to increase the efficiency of milk production. It will serve as an example (albeit in all probability a more dramatic one than many) of the potential of new technology to affect animal production. Emphasis throughout will be on information that dairy farmers (and their advisors) need in order to make informed decisions about their businesses both today in anticipation of growth hormone and in the future when (if?) it becomes commercially available.

Cover image of the 20th Conference Proceedings: a herd of cattle grazing on a green, grassy knoll. Half the herd are lying down, enjoying the bright afternoon sunshine.

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Published

1986-11-18

Issue

1986

Section

General Session III