Essays about: "milk let-down"

Showing result 11 - 13 of 13 essays containing the words milk let-down.

  1. 11. Bristande mjölknedsläppning hos förstakalvare : en enkätstudie

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry

    Author : Anna Jarander; [2006]
    Keywords : ko; mjölknedsläppning; oxytocin;

    Abstract : Milk ejection in dairy cows can be inhibited if oxytocin is not released from the pituitary gland. The problem with inhibition of the milk let down is not new, but has recently regained interest. READ MORE

  2. 12. Do calves in tropical areas behave differently when artificially milk-fed than when nursed restrictively?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Anette Aspegren-Güldorff; [2004]
    Keywords : calf; calve; tropical areas; behaviour; artificially fed;

    Abstract : In tropical areas Zebu cattle (Bos indicus) and crossbreeds between Zebu and humpless cattle (Bos taurus) are most common due to their better capability to produce milk in hot and humid climate. It is generally believed, that these cows need to have their calves next to them during milking in order to stimulate milk let-down. READ MORE

  3. 13. Effects of restricted suckling on abnormal behaviour, feed intake and weight gain in dairy calves, and udder health and milk let-down in dairy cows

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Emma Gratte; [2004]
    Keywords : suckling; abnormal behaviour; feed intake; weight gain; calves; calf; udder health; milk let-down; cow;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study was to increase our knowledge of how to raise healthy calves with no or few abnormal behaviours and favourable weight gain, along with cows with high milk yield and good udder health. The study investigated the effects of restricted suckling versus artificial milk feeding. READ MORE