METHOD TO CREATE AN INDEX ON MANAGEMENT OF THE TRANSITION PERIOD AND TO PREDICT FIRST LACTATION MILK PRODUCTION

摘要

A computer implemented method and system for creating an index on management of the transition period and for calculating predicted milk production for an animal such as a dairy cow during a current lactation period. The calculation is made based on individual characteristics of the animal without relying on factors related to a previous lactation, so an accurate prediction may be obtained for first lactation milk production. In a preferred embodiment, the milk production prediction is based on predicted transmitting ability (PTA) for milk for the individual animal in combination with one or more other factors related to the current state of the animal.