How to Formulate Lactating Dairy Rations to Include Corn Milling Co-Products

G1999
Published 2010

The ethanol industry provides co-products that are readily available and useful for lactating dairy cows. Knowing the nutrient composition of the feedstuffs allows for a more accurate and precise estimation of the ration nutrient composition. It is also mindful to maintain adequate particle size in lactating dairy rations for rumen health. Additionally, as co-products are added to the ration, the inclusion level of several feedstuffs, such as forages, may change and the chemical composition of the ration may change. Finally, it is cost effective and cheaper to feed corn milling co-products. As these guidelines are followed, more accurate, precise and cheaper rations will be formulated.

Publication Details

Authors

Paul J. Kononoff

Subject

Animal Agriculture

Dairy

Publication Date February 01, 2010
Last Revision Date February 01, 2010
Language English
Formats

HTML / PDF

Series NebGuide