Feed Bunk Management Practices on California Dairies

Authors

  • N. Silva-del-Río University of California Cooperative Extension - Tulare County, CA 93274
  • J. M. Heguy University of California Cooperative Extension, San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties, CA 95358
  • A. Lago University of California Cooperative Extension, San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties, CA 95358

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20104154

Keywords:

feed, nutrients, salts, greenhouse gases, environmental impact, bunk management, milk yield

Abstract

Feed is not only the major cost on dairies, but is also the major source of nutrients (i.e. nitrogen and phosphorus) and salts in animal waste, as well as a source of greenhouse gases (i.e. volatile organic compounds from silages). Therefore, the implementation of best feeding management practices will increase feed efficiency and minimize the impact on the environment. The aim of this study was to obtain information on current feed bunk management practices for the high milk yield pens on California's Central Valley dairies.

Cover image of the 43rd Conference Proceedings: Two short-horned cattle grazing in a field, surrounded by a flock of egrets. Yellow background.

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Published

2010-08-19

Issue

2010

Section

Research Summaries 4

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