@conference {40353,
	title = {Genetic parameters for New Zealand cashmere goats},
	booktitle = {Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	volume = {51},
	year = {1991},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {423-428},
	publisher = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	organization = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	abstract = {Lack of breeds suitable for commercial dairying is a constraint  in Developing Countries (LDCs); however there is some progress. All  Latin American Countries have nucleus herds of Holstein or Friesian,  compared to 71\% of Asian and 52\% of African countries. The potential  for more exports of animals to LDCs is high, but success will depend on  support from exporters in their management. Holsteins born in LCDs will  have a body weight at maturity about 125 kg (500-550 kg) lower than  expected, lactation milk yield will be 30-50\% lower, calving intervals  10-15\% longer, age at first calving 25\% later and duration of herd life  .5 to 1.2 parturitions less. This breed needs feeding at least the  equivalent of 2.2 multiples of maintenance in TDN. At this level milk  yield will average near 6000 kg, calving interval 410-420 d, age at  first calving 29-31 mo, fertility will be 1.8 services per conception  and herd life 2.6-3.0 parturitions. This should still result in  acceptable levels in both biological and economic efficiency.  Imbalances in feeding, foot problems, seasonal breeding and milking  sanitation appear among the most pressing problems.  },
	issn = {1176-5283},
	author = {Baker RL and Southey BR and Bigham ML and Newman S-AN}
}
