Naslov
Milk production in recorded cows in the last ten years in Croatia

Autori
Jovanovac, Sonja ; Kuterovac, Krešimir ; Bulić, Vesna ; Rimac, Damir

Izvornik
Acta agriculturae slovenica (1581-9175) 1 (2004), 1; 145-151

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, pregledni rad, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Cattle; Dairy cows; Milk production; Recording; Croatia

Sažetak
The results of milk recording in Croatia were studied for the period of ten years. In the past years the number of cows under selection control has been significantly increased. In 1994 this percentage was 19.5%, while in 2003 it increased up to 62.5%, when compared to the total number of cows. Unlike farming enterprises, the number of cattle producers and herd size on family farms has been increased. The number of milk recorded cows has been increasing as well. In 2003 there were 20.9% milk recorded cows, ten years ago only 8.9%. In Croatia, the most used breed is Simmental (62.7%), followed by Holstein (31.8%), and Brown breed (1%).The growing interest of producers on family farms in holstein breed is evident. The milk production of Simmental, Holstein and Brown breed is presented separatly for family farms and for enterprises. The inceased average of milk yield, fat and protein percentage during 305 days of lactation is evident in all three breeds, particularly since 2001. Ranging in milk production traits in recorded cows during the monitoring period, as well as quite significant positive trends in recent years are reflecting the breeding conditions in Croatia.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Poljoprivreda (agronomija)

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