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Why is forage quality so important when feeding lactating dairy cows?
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Good to excellent forage quality is such that it contains high protein, energy, calcium, phosphorus and other essential nutrients (some which are naturally there and others that need to be mixed in with the feed), all which are necessary for a lactating cow. Milk production requires a lot of nutrition, so much so that a cow needs 50% more nutrition than if she was dry. Thus it is important that, in order to have cows that will produce high quantities of milk (as well as high quality milk), the feed must be of high quality nutrients.
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Is there an order for feeding horses?
Feeding forage (grass/hay) before concentrates has been shown to decrease the risk of gastrointestinal upset in horses.
What has the author Neil M Lanning written?
Neil M. Lanning has written: 'Forage analysis' -- subject(s): Analysis, Feeding and feeds, Dairy cattle, Feeds, Forage plants
What makes cows eat more grass?
Moisture content of the grass and the quality. The higher a feed or forage is in moisture content, the more that feed or forage will be consumed by a cow.
What is the forage to concentrate ratio for a broodmare in the 10th month of gestation?
There is no "forage to concentrate ratio" that must be adhered to. The basic rules of equine nutrition apply with the exception that there are certain nutrients that should be fed in higher quantities. All horses should be fed 1.5%-3% of their body weight in forage per day as necessary to maintain weight and energy levels. Horses do not require concentrate feed in general though for certain situations concentrates may be fed to provide increased energy for performance or breeding. The amount of concentrates in the diet should be kept to a minimum as increase in concentrate feeding is linked to an increase in the risk of colic. For pregnant mares who need supplemental nutrition for breeding or to compensate for less than good forage quality they should be fed a concentrate that is labelled for use in pregnant or lactating mares at a rate according to the label. This amount can vary quite a bit depending on the type and brand of concentrate feed being offered.
How much food does a bull need everyday?
A bull needs 2.5% of his body weight in dry matter of forage per day. The forage must be good quality and nutritious.
What are the golden rules of feeding a horse?
# Feed little and often # Introduce changes to the diet gradually # Access to clean drinking water at all time unless the horse has just done hard fast work # Wait at least an hour after feeding before and after exercise # Always feed a balanced diet # Feed according to the horses individual requirments # Always feed by weight and not volume of feed # Feed an appropiate ratio of forage to concentrate # Always feed the best quality feed you can afford # Where possible provide the horse with forage ad-lib# Always ensure that feeding utensils are clean # Try and include succulents in the horses diet # Stick to a routine when feeding FdSc/BSc hons Equine Moulton College.
Why is dairy farming done mostly in dry areas?
I am sorry! Dry area is not a prerequisite for Dairy Farming. The above answer has it absolutely right. Dry areas are where poorer forage is produced, forage that is much less in quality and quantity than areas that are moist. Dairy cattle need forage that is in high quality and quantity in order to produce significant amounts of milk. A high-milking cow needs to be in an area where forage is abundant and in good to excellent quality. A cow that tends to not produce much milk (like a Hereford beef cow, for instance) is better adapted at being raised in dry areas. Thus, beef cattle farming is better suited and done mostly in dry areas, whereas dairy farming is better suited in moist areas where quality forage can be grown and harvested.
What is an important forage crop and source of honey in Britain?
Onobrychis viciaefolia, holy clover
What is calf creeping?
It's a method of feeding calves so that they can gain enough weight to be sold at a higher monetary value. It also helps increase their ability to grow and be healthier. Creeping calves is a method that is much debated among producers: some don't like doing it because it's too costly, others do it because it puts more money in their pocket (figuratively speaking, mind you) when they sell them. But creeping calves can be important during times when their mothers cannot produce enough milk for them due to poor forage quality, or as a necessity if the breed being raised does not have as good forage convertibility as other breeds. Calves are fed a calf-starter grain mixture in a feeder only they are allowed to access. Another method of creep-feeding calves is letting them have access to better quality pasture ahead of their dams. A part of the fence is raised so that the cows cannot go through but the calves can.
Which envornment is not suitable for limousin breed?
Very hot and humid or arid environments, or any environment that does not produce enough quality forage for them to subsist on.
What is antonym for forage?
the antoynm of forage is "distribute"
Will hay be digested quickly or grass?
Well, it depends on what species you are referring to (since you have the question posed for not just cattle, but also for goats, sheep and horses), and the quality of the grass or hay. Poor quality grass will take longer to digest than good quality hay, and poor quality hay will take longer to digest than high-quality grass. In ruminants such as sheep, goats and cattle, a low quality forage can starve an animal to death because all it's doing is sitting in the stomach and not doing anything for the animal. It's different for horses, though, as they are able to digest poor quality forage than ruminants because they have a different digestive tract. Horses can digest forage that is high in fibre because it can move through quicker and won't get piled up in the stomach like that will happen with most ruminants.
