An evaluation of Norwegian dairy breed and Holstein-Friesian cattle for beef production

2005 ◽  
Vol 2005 ◽  
pp. 121-121
Author(s):  
R. M. Kirkland ◽  
D. C. Patterson ◽  
T. W. J. Keady ◽  
R. W. J. Steen
Keyword(s):  
Disease Resistance ◽  
Dairy Cattle ◽  
Milk Production ◽  
Beef Production ◽  
Production Potential ◽  
Genetic Merit ◽  
Holstein Friesian ◽  
Friesian Cattle ◽  
Norwegian Dairy ◽  
Dairy Breed

In contrast to the Holstein-Friesian (HF) breed, Norwegian dairy cattle (NC) have been selected with emphasis on disease resistance and beef characteristics as well as milk production, and hence may be more suited to beef production than high genetic merit Holstein animals. The objective of this study was to evaluate the beef production potential of NC bulls, and to compare their performance with that of HF bulls.

An investigation of the efficiency of nutrient utilization for milk production by Holstein and Norwegian breeds of dairy cattle

2002 ◽  
Vol 2002 ◽  
pp. 41-41
Author(s):  
R. E. Agnew ◽  
M. G. Porter ◽  
T. Yan ◽  
C. S. Mayne ◽  
T. W. J. Keady
Keyword(s):  
Northern Ireland ◽  
Dairy Cattle ◽  
Milk Production ◽  
Energy Requirement ◽  
Selection Procedure ◽  
Nutrient Utilization ◽  
Holstein Friesian ◽  
Breeding Programmes ◽  
Friesian Cattle ◽  
Norwegian Dairy

Holstein-Friesian cattle are the predominant breed of dairy cattle in Northern Ireland. Breeding programmes for the Holstein Friesian have focused on improved milk production with little emphasis on functional traits such as fertility or disease resistance. In contrast Norwegian dairy cattle have been bred via a multi-trait selection procedure and there is evidence that problems associated with disease and fertility have tended to decrease in recent years. It is important, however, to investigate possible differences in efficiency of food use and partitioning of nutrients between the two breeds which may offset the potential advantages of improvements in secondary characteristics. Consequently, the objectives of this experiment were firstly to investigate the effects of breed type on the efficiency of utilization and partitioning of nutrients for milk production and secondly to investigate if there are differences in the energy requirement for maintenance and the efficiency of utilization of ME for lactation (kl) between the two breeds.

The effect of quality and level of protein on the performance of dairy cattle of differing genetic merits

1996 ◽  
Vol 1996 ◽  
pp. 83-83
Author(s):  
I.M. Carrick ◽  
D.C. Patterson ◽  
F.J. Gordon ◽  
C.S. Mayne
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Cattle ◽  
Dairy Cows ◽  
Milk Production ◽  
Present Experiment ◽  
Protein Concentration ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Biological Efficiency ◽  
Production Potential ◽  
Genetic Merit ◽  
Animal Wastes

Providing adequate protein nutrition for high yielding dairy cows is essential if their milk production potential is to be achieved. However, oversupply of protein has detrimental effects on biological efficiency as well as having a negative impact on the environment due to greater excretion of nitrogen in animal wastes. The present experiment was conducted to investigate the response to protein concentration and degradability in the diet by dairy cows of differing genetic merit (GM).

The effect of quality and level of protein on the performance of dairy cattle of differing genetic merits

1996 ◽  
Vol 1996 ◽  
pp. 83-83
Author(s):  
I.M. Carrick ◽  
D.C. Patterson ◽  
F.J. Gordon ◽  
C.S. Mayne
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Cattle ◽  
Dairy Cows ◽  
Milk Production ◽  
Present Experiment ◽  
Protein Concentration ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Biological Efficiency ◽  
Production Potential ◽  
Genetic Merit ◽  
Animal Wastes

Providing adequate protein nutrition for high yielding dairy cows is essential if their milk production potential is to be achieved. However, oversupply of protein has detrimental effects on biological efficiency as well as having a negative impact on the environment due to greater excretion of nitrogen in animal wastes. The present experiment was conducted to investigate the response to protein concentration and degradability in the diet by dairy cows of differing genetic merit (GM).

The effect of stocking rate on the performance of two breeds of dairy cattle at pasture

2002 ◽  
Vol 2002 ◽  
pp. 43-43
Author(s):  
A.D. Crawford ◽  
C.S. Mayne
Keyword(s):  
Northern Ireland ◽  
Dairy Cattle ◽  
Milk Production ◽  
Dairy Cow ◽  
Stocking Rate ◽  
Holstein Friesian ◽  
Selection For ◽  
Breeding Goals ◽  
Norwegian Dairy

In Northern Ireland, grazed grass is the main diet offered to dairy cattle throughout the summer months. Whilst the Holstein-Friesian (HF) dairy cow is extremely efficient at converting grass into milk, there is evidence that the incidence of infertility in this breed is increasing (Mayne et al. 2001). This may reflect the fact that the breeding goals for the HF breed have been based primarily on selection for milk production with little emphasis for other traits such as fertility or health. In contrast, Norwegian dairy cattle (NC) have been selected using a multi trait index, with less emphasis on milk production and inclusion of other fertility and health traits. The overall objective of the present study was to evaluate the effect of varying stocking rate at pasture on performance of these two contrasting breeds.

Comparison of milk production, mastitis, lameness and days to conception of Brown Swiss, Holstein and Holstein cross Brown Swiss dairy cattle

2006 ◽  
Vol 2006 ◽  
pp. 86-86
Author(s):  
G Wellwood ◽  
J K Margerison
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Cattle ◽  
Somatic Cell ◽  
Milk Production ◽  
Milk Yield ◽  
Complex Disease ◽  
Economic Loss ◽  
Brown Swiss ◽  
Somatic Cell Counts ◽  
Cell Counts ◽  
Holstein Friesian

Mastitis is a complex disease causing inflammation of the udder, which has been estimated to cost the dairy farmer between £40-£117/cow per year (Stott et al., 2002). Economic loss occurs as a result of discarded milk, reduced milk yield and milk quality, increased vet costs and an increase in replacement costs. The objective of this study was to examine the effect of breed on the incidence of mastitis and somatic cell counts and milk production capabilities of Holstein Friesian, Brown Swiss and Brown Swiss crossbred cows.

Meat quality and carcass characteristics of Norwegian dairy and Holstein-Friesian cattle

2007 ◽  
Vol 2007 ◽  
pp. 110-110
Author(s):  
R.M. Kirkland ◽  
D.C. Patterson ◽  
B.W. Moss ◽  
T.W.J. Keady ◽  
R.W.J. Steen
Keyword(s):  
Meat Quality ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Carcass Characteristics ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Quality Characteristics ◽  
Production Data ◽  
Dairy Traits ◽  
Holstein Friesian ◽  
Friesian Cattle ◽  
Norwegian Dairy

Any evaluation of breeds or production systems for beef must consider effects on production, carcass and meat quality characteristics. Holstein-Friesian (HF) cattle are bred for dairy traits only, while Norwegian dairy cattle (NOR) have been selected with some emphasis on beef characteristics. A comparison of production data from bulls of these two breeds has been presented previously (Kirkland et al., 2005). The objective of the present study was to evaluate specific carcass and meat quality parameters of HF and NOR bulls.

Influence of Genetic Merit on Fertility Traits of Dairy Cattle on Commercial Farms

2002 ◽  
Vol 2002 ◽  
pp. 126-126
Author(s):  
H.C.F. Wicks ◽  
J.D. Leaver
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Cattle ◽  
Milk Production ◽  
Milk Yield ◽  
Body Condition Score ◽  
Potential Yield ◽  
Genetic Merit ◽  
Condition Score ◽  
Actual Yield ◽  
High Level ◽  
Daily Milk Yield

The selection of dairy cattle for high milk production is thought to be linked to increased problems with fertility. Most research has concentrated on the influence of actual yields rather than the effect of genetic merit on fertility. It has also been reported that by maintaining a high level of herd management the reproductive efficiency problems associated with high milk production can be removed (Nebel and Gilliard, 1993). The current work estimated the influence of genetic merit (defined as PIN95), 90-day daily milk yield, deviation from herd mean 305-day milk yield and body condition score on fertility, in an attempt to assess whether actual yield has more effect than potential yield as indicated by genetic merit.

Factors influencing individual predicted total dry matter intake of dairy cattle on farms

2001 ◽  
Vol 2001 ◽  
pp. 183-183
Author(s):  
H.C.F. Wicks ◽  
J.D. Leaver
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Cattle ◽  
Milk Production ◽  
Body Condition ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Dry Matter Intake ◽  
Genetic Merit ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Commercial Farms ◽  
Autumn And Winter ◽  
Body Condition Scores

The aim was to estimate the influence of genetic merit (£PIN95) and level of concentrate feeding (Cgrp) on predicted total dry matter intake (tDMI) of individual cows, using records collected from commercial farms. The method described by Wicks & Leaver (2000) was used to estimate individual daily dry matter intakes from seven farms, totalling 4282 monthly records over a two-year period. The method was based on milk production records supplemented by body condition scores and height at withers, which were used to calculated the ME requirements of individual animals. All the records were collected, from autumn and winter (July to March) calving cows during the housed period (August to March).

Relationships among udder type traits and milk yield of Iranian Holstein-Friesian cattle

2003 ◽  
Vol 2003 ◽  
pp. 141-141
Author(s):  
M. R. Sanjabi ◽  
M. G. Govindaiah ◽  
M. M. Moeini
Keyword(s):  
Milk Production ◽  
Milk Yield ◽  
Genetic Correlations ◽  
Holstein Friesian ◽  
Type Traits ◽  
High Production ◽  
Friesian Cattle

Correlation among type traits and with milk production has been investigated by Brotherstone (1994) and Misztal et al (1992). One of the primary reasons for collecting and utilizing information on type traits is to aid breeders in selecting profitable functional cows for high production and suitable herd life. The objectives of this study were to estimate phenotypic and genetic correlations among milk production and with udder traits.

A comparison of the fertility of Holstein Friesian and Norwegian Dairy Cattle under low and high nutrient input systems

2001 ◽  
Vol 2001 ◽  
pp. 217-217
Author(s):  
A.D. Crawford ◽  
C.S. Mayne ◽  
M.A. McCoy ◽  
D. Lennox
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Cattle ◽  
Selection Procedure ◽  
Dairy Herds ◽  
Nutrient Input ◽  
Milk Output ◽  
Holstein Friesian ◽  
Nutrient Utilisation ◽  
Breeding Programmes ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Norwegian Dairy

Until relatively recently, breeding programmes for Holstein Friesian (HF) dairy cattle have focused selection procedures on increasing milk output with little emphasis on secondary traits such as fertility. As a result the fertility of the Holstein Friesian dairy animal is currently declining in the UK. This decline in fertility causes particular problems in seasonal calving dairy herds, where compact calving is crucial to overall performance of this system. In the Norwegian dairy cattle (NC) breeding programme, emphasis has been placed on a multi trait selection procedure including fertility and disease resistance. There is evidence that this selection procedure has resulted in improved fertility within the NC population. The present study is part of an overall programme comparing the performance of HF and NC cattle with respect to food intake, animal performance, nutrient utilisation, behaviour, health, fertility and longevity. The objective of the present study was to investigate possible differences in fertility between the two breeds when offered either a high or a low nutrient input diet based on grass silage.

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