Table 1 The average herd characteristics in the 75 Dutch dairy herds that rear own young stock
From: The total cost of rearing a heifer on Dutch dairy farms: calculated versus perceived cost
Variables | Average | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
Herd size | 100 | 40 | 220 |
Milk production (kg/herd/year) | 815,429 | 340,000 | 1,850,000 |
Milk production (kg/cow/year) | 8,174 | 5,333 | 10,434 |
Number of present young stock per year | 69 | 19 | 152 |