Limit-feeding corn as an alternative to hay reduces manure and nutrient output by Holstein cows

Efficiency of limit-feeding a whole shelled corn-based diet as an alternate to a conventional forage-based diet for nonlactating dairy cattle was determined. Twelve nonlactating, multiparous Holstein cows (initial BW 642 +/- 50 kg) were used in a randomized complete block design. Nutrient digestibil...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of animal science 1999-04, Vol.77 (4), p.967-972
Hauptverfasser:	Driedger, L.J, Loerch, S.C
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	ad libitum feeding Animal Feed Animal productions Animals Biological and medical sciences Cattle Cattle - metabolism Corn Dactylis glomerata dairy cows Dairying - methods Diet Dietary Carbohydrates - metabolism digestibility Digestion dry matter dry period excretion feces feces collection feces composition feed intake Female forage Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Grain hay Manure Manures nitrogen Nitrogen - metabolism organic matter Phosphorus, Dietary - metabolism production costs restricted feeding starch digestion Terrestrial animal productions Vertebrates Zea mays
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