Preferred Term:
herd replacement rate
Definition:
The number of animals required to replace animals that have left the herd during a defined period (usually 12 months) expressed as a percentage of the average herd size during the same period.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- cow replacement rate
- animal replacement rate
- livestock replacement rate
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/9439
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