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Holsteins reach record yields in latest NMR Report
The latest Annual Production Report published by NMR for the year ending September 2010 shows that Holsteins have recorded their biggest increase in yield for seven years. The breed average is now at an all time high at 8,432kg of milk; an increase of 217kg on the previous year and with 595kg of fat and protein. The breed recorded a small increase in somatic cell count (SCC) of 1,000cells/ml to 206,000/ml. Average calving interval for Holsteins remains at 428 days.
The Holstein breed makes up 91% of all NMR recorded herds, followed by the Jersey, Ayrshire and British Friesian breeds, each representing between 2.8% and 1% of herds.
Both the Jersey and Ayrshire breeds recorded increases in average milk yield to 5,744kg and 6,640kg respectively. But calving intervals also increased in both breeds to 411 days for Jerseys and 418 days for Ayrshires. The British Friesian breed recorded a small drop in yield of 45kg to 6,727kg. Meanwhile, SCC increased by 7,000 to 185,000/ml and calving interval increased by nine days to 411 days.
Increased production is seen among all other breeds recorded with NMR including the Guernsey, Shorthorn, Brown Swiss, Montbeliarde and MRI. The Shorthorn breed recorded a significant fall in average SCC and calving interval to 176,000/ml and 397 days respectively, the lowest levels for the breed in three years.
The NMR Annual Production Report 2010 Breed Average Trends table is avaliable by clicking on this Link
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