Figure 3.
Least squares means and standard error of the combined Treatment × Month effect for curd firmness model parameters (RCTeq: Rennet coagulation time equation, kCF: Curd-firming instant rate constant, kSR: Syneresis instant rate constant, CFmax: Maximum curd firmness, tmax: Time to reach CFmax) of Brown Swiss cows kept on permanent farm (■ and continuous line) or moved to highland summer pasture from July to September (○ and dotted lines). Equations describe the trends of month within permanent farm (R2 is shown). Differences between cows moved to highland summer pasture and those kept on the permanent farm in a given month were never significant (p > 0.05).