What is DCAB (Dietary Cation-Anion Balance) and What is the Potential for Use in Dry and Lactating Rations?

Abstract

As our knowledge of ruminant nutrition increases, consequently so does our ability to fine tune feed rations. In recent years a new idea in ration formulation and dairy cattle nutrition has emerged. The technique, known as Dietary Cation Anion Balance (DCAB), has enabled many dairymen to more precisely balance dairy rations.