The Importance of Fiber in Feeding Dairy Cattle
Published: July 16, 2009
Summary
The reduction in roughage content of the ration, as a result of high-grain, is closely related to changes in milk fat test and has been associated with metabolic problems, such as acidosis, hoof problems, displaced abomasum, liver abscesses, and a general decline in health. Adequate fiber and/or quality forage promotes good health and better performance.
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17 de julio de 2009
A interesting article about The Importance of Fiber in Feeding Dairy Cattle with very important and basic information on fiber.
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17 de julio de 2009
It is a good informative article about Feeding Dairy Cattle and that will help many extension workers and others in the word.
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Exotic Biosolutions
17 de julio de 2009
Good article about Feeding Dairy Cattle, giving details on fiber.What should be the ideal ratio for grains and fiber while feeding lactating animal?
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Guybro Chemical
24 de julio de 2009
Informative article !!
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26 de julio de 2014
Nice article on feeding if cattle
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