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Longevity

Last Updated: May 11, 2012

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Longevity- Measures the length of a productive life which is especially important in cows. Longevity is not important among bulls because they are usually only kept in the herd for a few years whereas cows can stay in the heard between 10 to 15 years but a decrease in production is usually seen after 8 years.

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