The research should give information about the economic situation of the milk production and should indicate possible relations between economic characteristics and animal health. The results show that milk can be produced profitable. Only a few farms are able to achieve full costs, however. Feed and labour costs are the most influencing factors on the variance of the production costs. Big dairy farms gain economic advantages. Nevertheless, some farms with small herds also reach above-average economic results.
A correlation between the udder health in terms of the somatic cell counts (SCC) as well as the milk components and economic characteristics could not be proved. However, the present udder health status is unsatisfying. With respect to feeding the results show an imbalance in nutrient supply.
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The research should give information about the economic situation of the milk production and should indicate possible relations between economic characteristics and animal health. The results show that milk can be produced profitable. Only a few farms are able to achieve full costs, however. Feed and labour costs are the most influencing factors on the variance of the production costs. Big dairy farms gain economic advantages. Nevertheless, some farms with small herds also reach above-average ec...
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