Distribution of milk flow in Holstein Friesian and Fleckvieh cows in Croatia

Mijić, P.; Knežević, I.; Domaćinović, M.; Baban, M.; Kralik, D.

doi:https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-45-341-2002

Articles | Volume 45, issue 4

https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-45-341-2002

© Author(s) 2002. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License.

https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-45-341-2002

© Author(s) 2002. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License.

Articles | Volume 45, issue 4

10 Oct 2002

| 10 Oct 2002

Distribution of milk flow in Holstein Friesian and Fleckvieh cows in Croatia

P. Mijić, I. Knežević, M. Domaćinović, M. Baban, and D. Kralik

Abstract. The aim was to investigate the distribution of milk flow rate in Holstein Friesian and Fleckvieh cattle. Researches were made in four farms in Eastern Croatia with 534 cows. 2594 tests were made with computer milking equipment, Alfa-Laval and with digital milk flow counter made by Tru-Test Company. The measuring of milk flow rates was done from 50th to 180th day of lactation. Tests showed as expected better results among Holstein Friesian then Fleckvieh cows. The optimal distribution of milk flow rate of Holstein Friesian type was 56.58 % and Fleckvieh was only 38.91 %. The results of the investigation are discussed. The milk flow rate represents an essential performance trait and should be included into the breeding program.