Dietary Cation Anion Balance (DCAB)
DCAB =([Na+]+ [K+]) - ([Cl-]+ [S=])
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro19956182Keywords:
anionic minerals, closeup ration, supplementation, milk fever, hypocalcemia, reproductive problem, ketosis, displaced abomasumAbstract
The benefits of a balanced closeup ration and supplementation with anionic minerals are: (1) a marked reduction in both clinical milk fever cases and subclinical hypocalcemia; (2) an increase of 700 to 1,000 pounds more milk in that lactation; (3) reduced reproductive problems resulting in a decrease in average days open and lower services per conception; and ( 4) reduced incidence of ketosis and displaced abomasums.
