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Using DHI records to make culling decisions: Lactation Ratings, ERPA's, and Predicted Producing Abilities

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2009-05-01

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Virginia Cooperative Extension

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Culling decisions affect the profitability of the dairy herd. DHI records contain important information to help guide culling decisions. This guideline describes three systems for rating cows for production traits.

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Dairy Cattle

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