Use of other breeding lines for grazing on peat soil

Description

The farmer wants to breed a cow which is well adapted to the conditions of his farm. He has different cow types and tries to find out, which cope best with a pasture-based ration on peat soil.

Due to the high demands on grazing in bog areas, the farmer needs a robust cow that can withstand the weather, the damp soil and the conversion from pasture to stable.

Farm description

Environment

  • Soil type 1: Peat
  • Climate: Temperate oceanic climate
  • Average altitude: -1

Grassland management

  • Grazing: Yes
  • Grazing management type: continuous stocking

Structure

  • Agricultural Area : 240 ha
  • Permanent grassland area: 230 ha
  • Number of animals: 230 dairy cows
  • Average stocking rates:
    • Agricultural area 1.45 LU/ha
    • Grassland area 1.45 LU/ha

Animal performance

  • Breed type 1: HF
  • Breed type 2: Rotvieh
  • Breed type 3: Braunvieh

Why it is working

Cows adapted to rough conditions have a lower milk yield than Holstein Frisians. But they have less problem with the health and fertility and live longer than high yielding cow.

Additional information

Farming system

conventional farming

Domains of innovation

animal type (breed)

Main types of animal

dairy cattle

Country

Germany

Product type

Farmer portrait

Language

English, German

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