Potential use of recombinant bovine somatotropin (rbSTH) on Minnesota dairy farms

Authors

  • D. E. Otterby Department of Animal Science, University of Minnesota
  • C. G. Soderholm Department of Animal Science, University of Minnesota
  • R. J. Annexstad Department of Animal Science, University of Minnesota

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol0no21p132-134

Keywords:

feed intake, health, lactation stage, milk composition, milk yield, reproduction, Somatotropin

Abstract

An account is given of the effects of somatotropin on milk yield and composition, feed intake, health and reproduction, and of the effect of stage of lactation on the response to somatotropin. Economic aspects are considered.

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Published

1986-11-01

How to Cite

Otterby, D. E., Soderholm, C. G., & Annexstad, R. J. (1986). Potential use of recombinant bovine somatotropin (rbSTH) on Minnesota dairy farms. The Bovine Practitioner, (21), 132–134. https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol0no21p132-134

Issue

No. 21 (1986 November)

Section

Articles

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