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November 20, 2024

The million-cow answer

From the time dairy farm neighbors began to hold informal contests to compare cattle, the goal has been to raise and show the ideal dairy cow that’s profitable for the farm. Today, opinions vary regarding the level of emphasis for conformation, selection and culling strategy. Some believe conformation doesn’t matter at all, and cows should

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