Deck 2 Flashcards
Recommended protein concentration in dry matter of daily ration of lactating cows in 2nd phase of lactation is
13-15%
Recommended dry matter ratio from forage & concentrate in 1st phase of lactation is
60 : 40
Recommended dry matter ratio from forage & concentrate in 3rd phase of lactation is
90 : 10
Recommended dry matter ratio from forage & concentrate in dry period is
80 : 20
Recommended crude fibre content in dry matter of dairy ration for lactating cows in 1st phase of lactation is
17 - 18%
Recommended crude fibre content in dry matter of dairy ration for lactating cows in 3rd phase of lactation is
24 -28%
Level of nutrition in 2nd phase of lactation is
very high and high, 2.1 - 3 x of maintenance
Characteristics of 1st phase of lactation is
rise and peak of lactation and negative energy balance
Characteristics of 3rd phase of lactation is
decline and end of lactation
Dry period is
period of 60 days before next lactation