Reference works
Nutrient Requirements of Dairy Cattle, 2001 (NRC)
7 documents in this collection.
Dairy Cattle Nutrition and the Environment (NRC 2001, Chapter 12)
Chapter on nutrient excretion and how feeding affects the environmental impact of dairy herds.
Dry Matter Intake (NRC 2001, Chapter 1)
Chapter on dry matter intake: why it matters, how it is predicted and what affects it.
Energy (NRC 2001, Chapter 2)
Chapter on energy requirements of lactating and pregnant cows and the net energy system.
Growth (NRC 2001, Chapter 11)
Chapter on energy and protein requirements of growing dairy heifers.
Protein and Amino Acids (NRC 2001, Chapter 5)
Chapter on protein and amino acid requirements, rumen degradation and metabolizable protein.
Unique Aspects of Dairy Cattle Nutrition
Discusses special considerations for feed cows during the dry and transition periods, including the use of performance modifiers.
Water (NRC 2001, Chapter 8)
Chapter on water requirements, intake and quality for dairy cattle.