This report outlines:
- Problem of Premature Lactation in Exported Dairy Heifers
- Consequences of Premature Lactation
- Targeted Surveys and Consultation with Experts
- Current Knowledge about Lactation
- Lactation in Normal Cattle
- Induction of Lactation
- Current Knowledge about Premature Lactation
- Cattle
- Other Species
- Zearalenone
- Geographic Distribution
- Metabolism of Zearalenone
- Toxicity of Zearalenone
- Effect on the Endocrine System
- Proper Risk Factors
Figure 1. Number and value of dairy heifers exported from Australia 2003 – 2010
(Source: Australian Dairy Farmers Ltd)
