Dairy type is the combination of phenotypic characteristics indicative of milk production and longevity and the ideal dairy cow converts feed to milk while maintaining adequate strength to sustain her production; this topic gives essential details and traits in dairy breeds and provides guidelines in selecting dairy stock as well as a detailed Dairy Cow Score Card.
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