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Survey on Milk Recording Systems in Cows Sheep and Goats 2016 2017 Yearly survey on the situation of MILK RECORDING SYSTEMS (Years 2016, 2017 and 2018) in ICAR member countries for cow, sheep and goats Data presented in this booklet are based on the data available in the ICAR on- line database accessible at: www.icar.org TABLE OF CONTENT COW SURVEY Table 1 - National milk production ..........................................................................................................................9 Table 2 - Position of milk recording: Methods and Organisations ....................................................................15 Table 3 - Costs and financing ................................................................................................................................22 Table 4.1 - All breeds together - All recorded cows ............................................................................................25 Table 4.2 - All breeds together - Cows in herdbook ............................................................................................30 Table 4.3 - Main breeds - All recorded cows ........................................................................................................34 Table 4.4 - Main breeds - Cows in herdbook ........................................................................................................62 SHEEP SURVEY Table 1a - Milk recording and management of the lactation ..............................................................................83 Table 1b - Methods of milk recording ...................................................................................................................89 Table 2a - Type of lactation calculation for milk yield .........................................................................................92 Table 2b - Milk yield results ...................................................................................................................................94 Table 3 - Optional tests for milk composition ......................................................................................................99 Table 4 - Recording of non-milking traits ...........................................................................................................102 Table 5 - Milk recording equipment used in case of machine milking ............................................................104 Table 6 - Breeding programme using artificial insemination ...........................................................................106 Table 7 - Molecular information ...........................................................................................................................108 Page 3 GOAT SURVEY Table 1a - Milk recording and management of the lactation ............................................................................ 113 Table 1b - Methods of milk recording ................................................................................................................ 118 Table 2a - Type of lactation calculation for milk yield ......................................................................................120 Table 2b - Milk yield results ................................................................................................................................122 Table 3 - Optional tests for milk composition ...................................................................................................125 Table 4 - Recording of non-milking traits ..........................................................................................................128 Table 5 - Milk recording equipment used in case of machine milking ...........................................................130 Table 6 - Breeding programme using artificial insemination ..........................................................................132 Table 7 - Molecular information ..........................................................................................................................134 ICAR Member Organisations participating in the survey .................................................................................135 Page 4 Preface Billions of people consume milk and dairy products worldwide. Milk is no longer viewed solely as a source of nutrients for new-born children and, alongside dairy products, is now viewed as a fundamental source of protein and energy for all consumers. Milk and dairy products also offer significant opportunities for farmers, processors, retailers and other stakeholders within the dairy value chain. At the primary level of the sector is raw production, which requires consumers, industry and governments to understand the complex relations between its various components. In order to facilitate this understanding, up-to-date information on the contribution to the economy of milk and dairy products must be provided, including how best to develop the dairy industry to effectively increase food security and generate maximum income for the entire value chain. ICAR has been collecting data since 1996 on national milk production, milk recording and the cost of the whole milk production chain, together with information about the source of its funding. Particularly relevant in this publication are the sections in which the productivity of each of the many breeds that comprise the national sector is assessed, so that even minor breeds can be described and their contributions to the national statistics can be evaluated at the correct scale. This data was initially collected only for the cow milking sector but since 2008 the sheep and goat milking sectors have been included in the survey. This publication incorporates dairy sector primary production information from a wide range of sources in a unique manner that examines the existing relationships between farmers, dairying and dairy-industry development. This collaboration by ICAR’s many national Members, including leading and coordinating the planning, preparation and publication process, has made this booklet possible. Page 5 In producing this booklet, ICAR aims to provide: • an in-depth look at the most sensitive step in the dairy chain and nutrition within the national primary production dairy sector, going from milk production to consumption • a realistic picture of the various national distinctions and the differences in scale of the dairy sector in the analysed countries • insights into dairy’s potential by presenting specific stakeholder actions to improve future production and planning The technical editorial team wishes to thank all who gave so generously of their expertise, time and energy, particularly the following ICAR Members who supported the production of this booklet:: • Argentina, Asociación Cridadores de Holando Argentino, • Denmark, RYK, Danish Cattle Federation ACHA • Estonia, Põllumajandusloomade Jõudluskontrolli AS • Australia, DataGene Limited • Finland, ProAgria Group • Austria, Zentrale Arbeitsgemeinschaft Österreichischer • France, France Genétique Elevage Rinderzüchter (ZAR) • Germany, German Livestock Association (Bundesverband • Belgium (Flemish Region by CRV), Coöperative CRV u.a. Rind und Schwein e. V. – BRS) • Belgium (Wallonia Region), Service Public de Wallonie • Hungary, Livestock Performance Testing Ltd. (SPW) • India, National Dairy Development Board • Canada, Lactanet Canada • Ireland, Irish Cattle Breeding Federation Society Limited • Chile, COOPRINSEM • Israel, Israel Cattle Breeders’ Association (ICBA) • China, Shanghai Dairy Cattle Breeding Center Co., Ltd • Italy, Associazione Italiana Allevatori • Croatia, Hrvatska agencija za poljoprivredu i hranu • Japan, Livestock Improvement Association of Japan Inc. (Croatian Agency for Agriculture and Food) • Latvia, State Agency Agricultural Data Centre (LDC) • Czech Republic, Czech Moravian Breeder’s Corporation • Lithuania, State Food and Veterinary Service of the Inc. (Českomoravská společnost chovatelů, a.s.) Republic of Lithuania (SFVS) Page 6 • New Zealand, DairyNZ • South Africa, SA Stud Book and Animal Improvement • New Zealand, Livestock Improvement Corporation Association • Norway, TINE SA • South Korea, Korean Animal Improvement Association • Poland, Polish Federation of Cattle Breeders and Dairy • South Korea, Dairy Cattle Improvement Centre, NongHyup Farmers Agribusiness Group Inc. • Portugal, ANABLE (Associação Nacional para o • Spain, FEAGAS (Federación Española de Asociaciones Melhoramento dos Bovinos Leiteiros) de Ganado Selecto) • Portugal, Direcção Geral de Veterinária, Gabinete • Sweden, Växa Sverige de Recursos Genéticos Animais, Direção Geral de • Switzerland, ASR Arbeitsgemeinschaft Schweizerischer Alimentação Veterinária Rinderzüchter • Romania, Asociatia Crescatorilor de Vaci Baltata • The Netherlands, Coöperative CRV u.a. Romaneasca tip Simmental • Tunisia, Ministère de l’Agriculture, Office de l’Elevage et • Serbia, University of Novi Sad, Agricultural Faculty, Dept. des Pâturages (OEP) of Animal Scince • Turkey, Cattle breeders’ association of Turkey • Slovak Republic, The Breeding Services of the Slovak • UK, Cattle Information Service Republic (Plemenárske služby SR, š.p.,) • UK, National Milk Records plc • Slovenia, University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical Faculty • UK, Royal Jersey Agricultural & Horticultural Society-Royal • South Africa, ARC (Agricultural Research Council), Centre Jersey Showground Milk Records for Animal Breeding and Genetics, Animal Improvement • Uruguay, Instituto Nacional para el Mejoramiento Lechero Institute • USA, AgSource ICAR Member Organisations
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