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It is in a total mixed ration (TMR) and when limit-fed; it is also good since commercial dairy cows are selectively bred so that their energy requirements often exceed the best quality forage they can be fed. Corn must be supplied regularly as a supplement to meet such high energy needs from a lactating dairy cow. However, even the small amount of corn they are fed contribute to subacute acidosis simply because the cows eat a lot and they often pick through their ration to get at the good stuff: the best-tasting, most palatable stuff, which is often the grain portion of their TMR.
Generally, though, cows aren't meant to eat corn because they're not naturally suited to consume such grains on a regular basis. However, when you get dairy cows with really high energy needs and are not feed efficient when on pasture due to their genetics, corn is a necessary evil to use to meet their energy requirements.
What else can I help you with?
What would a dairy cow from Iowa most likely eat?
It would most likely eat grass or grain.
What is an adult female dairy cow called?
A cow. Or, if you want to go into specifics, a dairy cow.
What are some really good dairy cow facts?
Dairy cows can produce over 65,000 lb of milk per year.
Why is a guernsey cow a dairy cow?
It gives more milk than what it would normally produce for its calf. That's what constitutes a cow for being a dairy cow.
Is a Jersey cow beef or dairy beef?
Dairy
Which animal produces the most dairy?
The dairy cow.
How many gallons of milk can a cow prouduse in five moths?
That all depends on the breed. Are you asking about a dairy cow or a beef cow, and what breed of dairy or beef cow?
How does cow make corn?
you got it the other way round, the corn makes the cow
What type of cattle are raised to produce milk?
Dairy cattle like Holsteins, Brown Swiss and Jerseys.
Why is the Holstein breed of cow important to a dairy owner?
volume of good milk volume is the key.
How many calves will a cow feed at one time?
That depends on the type of cow. A dairy cow is able to feed four at one time, whereas a beef cow will be only able to feed one calf at a time--two if she's a really good producer or has a significant amount of dairy influence in her.
Would a dairy cow go feral if put in the wild?
A dairy cow would die a matter of a few weeks before she even gets to the point where she is deemed "feral." I would see a beef cow becoming feral, yes, but not a dairy cow.
