ayush1ravi
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Hi everyone,
I want to know the mixed feed ratio for milking and non-milking (pregnant)cows.
I want to know the mixed feed ratio for milking and non-milking (pregnant)cows.
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mixed feed ratio for cows
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Hi
The milk yield of a dairy cow depends on its genetic ability, feeding schedule, herd management and health status.
The daily total dry matter intake will vary under most circumstances between 2.2 and 3.0 per cent of the body weight. The feed intake by the lactating cow is determined by a number of factors related to the cow herself, to the feeds used, climatic conditions and to certain aspects of management. Animal factors include body size, milk yield and stage of lactation.
Forage type and preparation, concentrate to forage ratio and protein content of the ration affect the DM intake. A high atmospheric temperature leads to relatively height fibre content in plants and the feed intake is highly correlated to it's fibre content. An increase in moisture content of forage also depresses intake. The upper limit, beyond which no further advantage accrues to additional concentrates is around 75% of the total ration.
Encouraging a cow to eat large amounts of feed is the key to productive and efficient milk production. All the nutrients the cow requires for milk production except water are in the dry material of the feed. High dry matter intake (DMI) results in high nutrient intake and high milk yield. Hence, farmers must select feeds to ensure maximum intake.
Feeding of cow during dry period
The cow should be given a 60-65 day dry period. To avoid constipation, coarse textured , chopped forage should be fed. The total ration energy should be 60 % Total Digestible Nutrients ( TDN) with crude protein of 12-14 %. Dry cows should be in good body condition score of 3.5 to 4 before the dry period begins. The cow is more efficient at restoring her own body condition3 when milking, than when dry. She should gain back lost body reserves during mid-to-late lactation. Cows should neither gain or lose body condition while dry. The daily concentrate allowance after dry off will depend on roughage quality. When roughage quality is poor, 2 to 4 kg of concentrate mixture may be required daily to maintain cow body condition. If roughages are good, but cows are thin, 2 to 4 kg may be required to allow for moderate and gradual weight gain during the dry period. A balanced dry cow ration should contain adequate fibre, protein, vitamins and minerals. A proper dry cow ration prevents metabolic diseases and retained placentas and keeps cows on feed at calving. Two weeks before the expected calving date, increase the cow or heifer grain allowance to a maximum of 1% of her body weight as grain.
For further information please contact the dairy science department at hebbal
Regards
Ashwini
The milk yield of a dairy cow depends on its genetic ability, feeding schedule, herd management and health status.
The daily total dry matter intake will vary under most circumstances between 2.2 and 3.0 per cent of the body weight. The feed intake by the lactating cow is determined by a number of factors related to the cow herself, to the feeds used, climatic conditions and to certain aspects of management. Animal factors include body size, milk yield and stage of lactation.
Forage type and preparation, concentrate to forage ratio and protein content of the ration affect the DM intake. A high atmospheric temperature leads to relatively height fibre content in plants and the feed intake is highly correlated to it's fibre content. An increase in moisture content of forage also depresses intake. The upper limit, beyond which no further advantage accrues to additional concentrates is around 75% of the total ration.
Encouraging a cow to eat large amounts of feed is the key to productive and efficient milk production. All the nutrients the cow requires for milk production except water are in the dry material of the feed. High dry matter intake (DMI) results in high nutrient intake and high milk yield. Hence, farmers must select feeds to ensure maximum intake.
Feeding of cow during dry period
The cow should be given a 60-65 day dry period. To avoid constipation, coarse textured , chopped forage should be fed. The total ration energy should be 60 % Total Digestible Nutrients ( TDN) with crude protein of 12-14 %. Dry cows should be in good body condition score of 3.5 to 4 before the dry period begins. The cow is more efficient at restoring her own body condition3 when milking, than when dry. She should gain back lost body reserves during mid-to-late lactation. Cows should neither gain or lose body condition while dry. The daily concentrate allowance after dry off will depend on roughage quality. When roughage quality is poor, 2 to 4 kg of concentrate mixture may be required daily to maintain cow body condition. If roughages are good, but cows are thin, 2 to 4 kg may be required to allow for moderate and gradual weight gain during the dry period. A balanced dry cow ration should contain adequate fibre, protein, vitamins and minerals. A proper dry cow ration prevents metabolic diseases and retained placentas and keeps cows on feed at calving. Two weeks before the expected calving date, increase the cow or heifer grain allowance to a maximum of 1% of her body weight as grain.
For further information please contact the dairy science department at hebbal
Regards
Ashwini