Deck 3 Flashcards
Recommended energy concentration in daily ration of lactating cow in 2nd phase of lactation is
6.6 - 7.3 MJ/kg of DM
Recommended energy concentration in daily ration of cow in dry period is
4.3 - 6.1 MJ/kg of DM
Calf nutrition is period
from birth to 6 months of age
The aim of the heifer nutrition is to reach
optimum body development
Time when heifers are bred depends on
their body weight
Use of the concentrates in daily ration of heifer older than 1 year is (LOOK UP)
necessary 2-3 weeks before calving to increase rumen micro-organisms to increase in concentrate ration after calving
The aim of nutrition of young bulls is
to be in thrifty, vigorous conditions all the time
Use of the concentrates in daily ration of young bulls is
necessary all the time
Recommended concentration of fat in the daily ration of beef cattle is
2-5%
For proper urea use is essential
slow the release of ammonia from urea and present a readily fermentable source of energy