The amount of light a cow is exposed to during a day is called the photoperiod, and it affects some of the hormones the cow produces: melatonin, insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) and prolactin. By manipulating this to our advantage, we can encourage increased milk production in our cattle. See also: 4 ways to breed your dairy […]
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