Reducing nutrient requirements of the herd
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REDUCING NUTRIENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE HERD
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Lactation represents the greatest nutrient demand for animals during a production cycle.
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Lactation increases demand for energy, protein, and other nutrients.
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One of the simplest ways to reduce nutrient requirements is to wean the young ones.
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This practice can cut nutrient requirements by one-third to one-half depending on milk production of the animal.
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Early weaned animals can achieve adequate rates of growth if given access to a high quality ration.
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Dry animals will eat less than lactating animals further reducing demand on feed.
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By removing the nutrient requirements for lactation, growth and reproduction will receive a greater proportion of the nutrients available.
Drylot Feeding
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Last modified: Monday, 14 November 2011, 7:03 AM