Conference proceedings
Penn State Dairy Cattle Nutrition Workshop, 2007
5 documents in this collection, 4 with a full description.
The Effects of Heat Stress on Production and Its Nutritional Implications
Describes how heat stress reduces production and what it implies for feeding and metabolism.
The Five Key Comfort Zones of the Dairy Cow
Covers cow comfort in five areas: stalls, barn environment, feeding area, flooring and lighting.
The Use of Essential Oils in Ruminants as Modifiers of Rumen Microbial Fermentation
Why Use Metabolizable Protein for Ration Balancing?
Explains the case for balancing rations on metabolizable protein in place of crude protein.