New “glance” technique measures dairy efficiency
Authors
Robert O. LeonardTimothy McVeagh
Authors Affiliations
Robert O. Leonard is Milking Management Specialist, Cooperative Extension, University of California, Davis; Timothy McVeagh is a dairy farm extension officer for the government of New Zealand.Publication Information
Hilgardia 34(8):22-23. DOI:10.3733/ca.v034n08p22. August 1980.
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Abstract
A new “glance” technique permits one person to spot-check several milkers and cow-flow patterns at once, providing data that may help improve milking parlor design and worker training.
Leonard R, McVeagh T. 1980. New “glance” technique measures dairy efficiency. Hilgardia 34(8):22-23. DOI:10.3733/ca.v034n08p22
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