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2000; Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution; no. 01-166-S; Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service); 861; Dairy; Facilities; Cows; Enviromental stress
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Factors Affecting Dry Matter Intake By Lactating Dairy Cows (2000), John F. Smith, Michael J. Brouk
Factors Affecting Dry Matter Intake By Lactating Dairy Cows (2000), John F. Smith, Michael J. Brouk
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports
Feed intake is the single most critical factor of dairy production, and performance of dairy cattle can be enhanced or hindered by environmental factors that affect it. These environmental factors can by divided into physical and climatic conditions. On modern dairies, the physical factors may be of more concern. Modern facilities provide the cow with protection from the natural elements. However, these same facilities can enhance or hinder dry matter intake. Facilities should provide adequate access to feed and water, a comfortable resting area, and adequate protection from the natural elements. Critical areas of facility design related to feed intake …