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Milking and Lactation - Holstein Foundation
www.holsteinfoundation.orgyield compared to their dry matter intake. This is called a negative energy balance. Once peak dry matter intake is achieved the cow will stop losing weight. Feed intake can be influenced by several factors such as consistency, quality and quantity of feed and digestibility. Fresh feed should always be available after milking to encourage ...
Chapter 6 Livestock Nutrition, Chapter 6 - USDA
www.nrcs.usda.govtabolism and voluntary intake (1) Genetic factors Part of the variations in the capacity for ruminants to consume feed has a genetic basis. Animals with higher potential for feed consumption exhibit enhanced tissue metabolism as indicated by a higher basal metabolism and maintenance requirement. Under optimal conditions and environment, feed intake