Effect of calf stimulation on milk ejection in reindeer (Rangifer tarandus)

The objective of this study was to establish methods for stimulating the milk ejection in reindeer kept for milking purpose. Calves were used to stimulate milk does’ let down. In experiment 1, five does were allowed olfactory, acoustic and visual contact with their calves during milking, whereas fo...

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Main Authors: Hallvard Gjøstein, Øystein Holand, Tore Bolstad, Knut Hove, Robert B. Weladji
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Septentrio Academic Publishing 2004-04-01
Series:Rangifer
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Online Access:https://septentrio.uit.no/index.php/rangifer/article/view/261