Document Type
Other
Publication Date
5-1-1994
Keywords
dairy cows, feeding programs, cattle management
Extension Number
ExEx 4009
Department
Dairy Science
Description
Feeding for high milk production actually starts during the dry period or late in the previous lactation. During the dry period, cows should consume enough nutrients to maintain or add body condition but not get excessively fate. A body condition score of 3.5 to 4 at calving is ideal for high milk yield, fat test, and reproductive performance.
Recommended Citation
Schingoethe, David J., "Feeding and Managing Dry Dairy Cows" (1994). SDSU Extension Extra Archives. 109.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/extension_extra/109
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Comments
May 1994.