07
Aug
Focus On Protein In Fresh Cow Diets
During the last 3 weeks of gestation, energy requirements increase due to fetal development and colostrum production. The mammary gland at 4 days postcalving increases demands for glucose by 3 times, amino acids by 2 times, and fatty acids by 3 times when compared to the uterus at 250 days of gestation.
01
Aug
Feeding Strategies In Robot Dairies
Since cows are fed via a pelleted feed offered in the robot during milking, feeding cows in box robotic dairies can be more expensive than feeding a total mix ration (TMR) in conventional farms. A recent survey conducted by University of Minnesota researchers evaluated management factors associated with cow performance in robotic dairies.