Publications by authors named "Michael S Greenland"
Article Synopsis
- Insufficient dry matter intake (DMI) limits dairy cattle growth and milk production, with a study exploring differences in DMI and feed efficiency among four dairy breed types (Jersey, Holstein, Holstein-Jersey crossbreds, and Montbéliarde-Swedish Red-Holstein crossbreds) grazing on different pasture types (grass monoculture vs. grass-legume mixture).
- The study found that Holsteins had the highest DMI, followed by crossbreds and Jerseys, with heifers on mixed pastures consuming 22% more dry matter than those on monocultures, though monoculture grazing was more efficient for weight gain.
- Overall, while Jerseys demonstrated the best feed efficiency, the rankings of Holsteins
