Seasonal Changes in Bulk Tank Milk Composition of Dairy Cows
Keywords:
milk composition, somatic cell countAbstract
A study was conducted to determine the effect of season on milk fat, protein, solids nonfat, freezing point and bulk tank somatic cell count of diary farm in Dolj district. Collection of data was from April to September 2010. Statistical technicques were used to determine when a real change occurred. Results showed that were clear variations in milk composition and somatic cell count in the trial period.
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