The function of the ration during dry period

The ration during the dry period is one of the most important but also one of the most difficult rations on a dairy farm. It is a search for balance. On the one hand, the cow must be given the opportunity to recover from her completed lactation. On the other hand, she must be prepared for the next lactation. Problems around calving, such as milk fe...

Preventing ketosis in dairy cows

Ketosis, also known as subclinical milk fever, is a metabolic disorder in dairy cows in which blood ketone levels are elevated as a result of a disturbed energy...

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More energy for fresh cowsWe are facing a challenge: How can we get fresh cows to absorb more energy? The feed intake and capacity of the rumen is limited.In th...

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