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  • “My cows have to use every kilo of feed efficiently.”

    “My cows have to use every kilo of feed efficiently.”

    For years, the efficient conversion of feed into milk has been a main aim in farm management for livestock farmer Pierre Litjens. Since the introduction of the breeding value feed efficiency, he has also included this trait in breeding. “The genetic differences between cows are even greater than I expected,” he says.