Grain feeding strategies to optimize milk production and body condition

Authors

  • B. W. McBride Department of Animal & Poultry Science, University of Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1 Canada

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol0no22p26-27

Keywords:

feeding, milk production, diet, grain feed

Abstract

It is still a common occurrence for dairymen to adjust grain feeding only according to the old rule of thumb; “feed 1 lb of grain for every 3 lbs of milk produced.” This is fine for the mature high producing cows but it is far from accurate for all the cows in the herd. The first step in optimum grain feeding strategy is to formulate a ration for the average cow in the herd then make the following adjustments according to the stage of lactation, age, body condition and body size.

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Published

1987-11-01

How to Cite

McBride, B. W. (1987). Grain feeding strategies to optimize milk production and body condition. The Bovine Practitioner, (22), 26–27. https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol0no22p26-27

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