以色列奶牛技术.ppt

“In the beginning...” The base for the development of the Israeli Holstein strain was the local breeds; Baladi cow, beginning of the 20’s. A small cow, that was gradually upgraded by importation of Friesian and Holstein genes from various sources. Israeli Holstein Cow It took us 70 years and… “If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it.” Bliss Crandal, Ph.D (1913 – 2001) DHIA Computing Services - Provo, Utah Traits Routinely Recorded and Evaluated in Dairy Cattle Milk, fat, protein yield Fat, protein percentage Somatic cell counts Productive life Final type score Numerous linear type trait