The Scheme shall comprise of the following phases—
| (a) |
Animal Identification and General Management Practices (Phase AO) |
| (i) |
Training and assistance on individual animal identification and reproduction recording. |
| (ii) |
Continuous improvement and innovation to increase and sustain profitability. |
| (b) |
Suckling Phase (Phase A2) |
| (i) |
Mothering ability and efficiency of the cows, and the pre-weaning growth rate of their calves shall be evaluated by means of the cow weights and pre-weaning and weaning weights of their calves. |
| (c) |
On-Farm Recordings (Phase B) |
| (i) |
Post weaning growth rate of young heifers, bulls and oxen shall be evaluated under normal farming conditions by means of their weights at 12 and 18 months age. |
Financial Management of Parliament Act, 2009
