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When you choose ADM for any of your dairy cattle feeds and feeding programs, you get Dairy Solutions ® you can count on. ADM's Dairy Solutions Value Proposition focuses on three crucial areas involving today's dairy herd operations . . . feeding dairy cows for efficient milk production. Figure 1 summarizes the transformation of carbohydrates in various organs. In a lactating dairy cow, the rumen, the liver and the mammary gland are the major organs involved in the metabolism of For effective use of TMR diets, cows must be separated into feeding groups: minimally, a lactating and a nonlactating group, and optimally, two or more lactating cow groups and two dry cow groups. One dry cow group should comprise those cows in the first 4-6 wk of the dry period, and the other those in the 2-4 wk before calving. Close-up and recently fresh cows should have 30 inches of bunk. If feed is available at all times cows can get by with 18 inches of bunk space. Cows eat best in the grazing positions and the bunk surface should be smooth. Ration Formulation. When balancing rations, the reference cow should be at the 75th percentile of the herd. livecorp.com.au The latter does not ensure the delivery of live microbial cells. In a previous report (AlZahal et al., 2014), we demonstrated that feeding ADY to lactating dairy cows before a rapid switch to a high-grain diet (HG) that commonly causes SARA attenuated the ruminal pH depression and the associated reduction in DMI and milk production. Using Byproducts to Feed Dairy Cattle Donna M. Amaral-Phillips and R.W. Hemken • How long will it take for you to feed a load of this by-product? Can this byproduct be stored for that length of time? Wet byproducts are limited in the amount of time they can be stored and still maintain their quality. Feeding dairy cattle in East Africa. East africa Dairy Development project, nairobi, Kenya. isBn: 92-9146-272-1 production of this manual was funded by the East africa Dairy Development project. However, EaDD accepts no responsibility for any views or conclusions herein presented. copyediting: Helen van Houten and tezira lore As noted at the beginning of this discussion, fat feeding to dairy cows is a complex subject, yet research has shown a wide variety of results. Future efforts will likely include feeding of specific fatty acids and a better definition of the responses for production, health and reproduction. production in the dairy cow. The first goal of a dairy goat feeding program should be to maximize microbial protein production and then secondly, meet additional nutrient requirements over-and-above those not met by microbial fermentation end products. This type of feeding approach would theoretically be the most economical and efficient. Dry Cow Feeding and Management Dan N. Waldner Extension Dairy Specialist To be successful, dairy producers must master all as-pects of dairy management. Proper dry cow nutrition and management is critical, since decisions made during this period will have a tremendous impact on milk production and health during the next lactation. observations, study Sudanese cattle dairy production systems near Khartoum and in the Agalyeen area, Gezira state, with respects to breeds, general management, water regime and feeding of cows and calves. The study showed a great variety in management systems, ranging from modern Dry Cow Feeding and Management Dan N. Waldner Extension Dairy Specialist To be successful, dairy producers must