Milk production, feeding systems and environmental impact of dairy cattle farming in Alpine areas: results of a field study

Intensification of milk production occurs even in areas traditionally characterized by low-intensive farming systems like mountain areas, leading to environmental concern. The aim of this study was to analyze management and feeding systems in a sample of 31 dairy farms in a mountain area of Lombardy...

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Main Authors: Anna Sandrucci, Massimo Timini, Alberto Tamburini, Chiara Penati
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2010-01-01
Series:Italian Journal of Animal Science
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Online Access:http://www.aspajournal.it/index.php/ijas/article/view/443