Feed Additives for Dairy Cattle
Published: September 2, 2016
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Introduction Feeding high-producing cows continues to challenge dairy farmers and nutritionists. Also, dairy profit margins vary as milk prices and feed costs shift yearly. Feed costs represent the largest input cost to produce milk (estimated to be 35 to 50 percent). Feed additives are a group of feed ingredients that can cause a desired animal response in a non-nutrient role, suc...
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7 de septiembre de 2016
This is an interesting article on feed additives.
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3 de mayo de 2020
A wonderful article for me. I always listen to you at Hoards Dairy man Webinar. Sir, in this article you mention rumen protected Niacin Dose 2-3 gram but RP niacin companies recommending 10-20 gram.
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3 de mayo de 2020
waqas ahmad My listed level of rumen protected niacin is based on a California field study evaluating 3 grams vs.7 grams which resulting in lower dry matter intake. One guideline is 1 gram of rumen protected niacin is similar to 7 grams of unprotected niacin. Hope this helps! Mike
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14 de mayo de 2020
Sir, can you please share the concentration/percentage of niacin in protected niacin product with which you had carried out the trial? This would help us determine the dose of the products available with us when compared to simple niacin.
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