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Masters Thesis | Animal Science | Indonesia | Volume 12 Issue 3, March 2023 | Rating: 5 / 10
Correlation of Udder Morphometry and Daily Milk Production with Milk Quality in Friesian Holstein Crossbred (FHC) Cows
Ahmad Dzikrullah | Dan Sucik Maylinda
Abstract: Research was focused on local dairy cows in East Java, that isFriesian Holstein Crossbred (FHC). The location of the research was in the traditional dairy cattle rearing in East Java, Indonesia. Udder morphometry is one of the indicators in determining daily milk production of dairy cows. The aim of this research was to obtain information related to the relationship between udder morphometry with daily milk production and milk quality, and to discribe the milk production and its relationship with milk quality, so that it can be used to develop appropriate selection program in dairy cattle breeding programs. The samples used were 122 FHC cows that were measured for daily milk production and udder morphometry using a tape measure (animeter). The results showed there was an non significant relationship (P > 0.05) between udder morphometry and milk production, while the relationship between milk production and milk quality (lactose, fat and protein) produced of this FHC cows was found to be significant (P < 0.05). The correlation between udder morphometry and milk production was varied from (r = 0.03) to (r = 0.11). Relationship also showed a moderate relationship (r = 0.301) and (r = 0.303) between milk production and milk quality. The conclusion of this research is that udder morphometry cannot be used as s predictor on milk production. High milk production will increase fat and protein production.
Keywords: Friesian Holstein Crossbred, FHC, udder morphometry, milk production, fat production, protein production
Edition: Volume 12 Issue 3, March 2023,
Pages: 1085 - 1088