Effect of Forage and TMR Particle Size on Cow Health and Milk Components

Authors

  • G. Cramer Department of Population Medicine, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
  • T. Duffield Department of Population Medicine, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
  • D. Kelton Department of Population Medicine, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20005417

Keywords:

forage, mixed rations, particle size, health, production parameter

Abstract

Particle size of forages and total mixed rations plays an important role in the health and performance of dairy cattle. Objective of this study was to determine the effect of forage and total mixed ration (TMR) particle size on various health and production parameters in Ontario dairy herds.

Cover image of the 33rd Conference Proceedings: Cattle and calves standing in a field of wildflowers, gazing curiously at the photographer. Yellow background.

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Published

2000-09-21

Issue

2000

Section

Research Summaries 4

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