Israeli Holstein Dairy Cow

Ralph Ginsberg Introduction The Israeli Dairy Farm has come to be known as a source of knowledge and pride as the dairy industry is one of the leading sectors in Israel’s agriculture. It supplies about 80% of the Israeli domestic demand for milk and dairy products, while the rest is supplied by imports. The annual production is approximately

The Israeli Selection Index Ephraim Ezra — Herdbook Manager, ICBA [ephraim@icba.co.il] Dr. Joel I. Weller – Institute of Animal Sciences, Dept. of Genetics, A.R.O. [joel.weller@mail.huji.ac.il]   The Israeli breeding program is monitored by the Israeli Breeding and Herdbook Committee, which includes representatives of the farmers, the Israel Cattle Breeders Association, scientists of the Department of