Description of close-up cow recipes in California dairies

Authors

  • S. Rodriguez Veterinary Medicine Teaching and Research Center, University of California Davis, Tulare, CA 93274
  • Y. Trillo Veterinary Medicine Teaching and Research Center, University of California Davis, Tulare, CA 93274
  • A. Lago DairyExperts, Tulare, CA 93274
  • N. Silva-del-Río Veterinary Medicine Teaching and Research Center, University of California Davis, Tulare, CA 93274

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20153658

Keywords:

Dietary characteristic, nutrition, close-up, dry matter, feed, dairy cattle

Abstract

Dietary characteristics of close-up (CU) are critical for a good transition period. The recipe fed should be as close as possible to the formulation provided by the nutritionist. The fed ration often differs from the formulated ration as a result of feeder errors during CU recipe preparation, uncertainties in dry matter (DM) content, and nutrient composition of the ingredients. The objective of this study is to improve feed efficiency and decrease variation while preparing the CU recipe on dairy farms.

Cover image of the 48th Conference Proceedings: An image of Dr. Fred Gingrich II dressed in a red shirt and overalls and standing in front of dairy cows in a barn interior. Yellow background.

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Published

2015-09-17

Issue

2015

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