NUTRIENT BALANCE IN THE DIET OF GRAZING DAIRY-COWS

被引:14
|
作者
KELLAWAY, RC
TASSELL, RJ
HAVILAH, E
SRISKANDARAJAH, N
ANDREWS, A
机构
[1] UNIV WESTERN SYDNEY, RICHMOND, NSW 2753, AUSTRALIA
[2] NEW S WALES DEPT AGR, BERRY, NSW 2535, AUSTRALIA
来源
关键词
GRAZING SELECTION; NUTRIENT INTAKE; DAIRY COWS;
D O I
10.1071/AR9930423
中图分类号
S [农业科学];
学科分类号
09 ;
摘要
A method is described for estimating the nutrient content of pasture selected by grazing cows. The method is non-invasive and suitable for use on commercial farms. Results from use of the method are reported for studies on a commercial farm over a period of 29 months. Confidence limits were calculated for estimated nutrient contents of pasture eaten. Estimated nutrient contents then were compared with recommended nutrient contents for high-yielding cows. Significant deficiencies of energy, protein, Ca, P and Na were common. Seasonal trends in nutrient content of pasture eaten are reported, together with selection differentials between pasture eaten and pasture available.
引用
收藏
页码:423 / 430
页数:8
相关论文
共 50 条
  • [1] GRAZING SYSTEMS FOR DAIRY-COWS
    HAYCOCK, RE
    HERRON, RJ
    [J]. AGRICULTURE IN NORTHERN IRELAND, 1977, 51 (11): : 288 - 292
  • [2] CONTINUOUS GRAZING BY DAIRY-COWS
    DAVIES, WIC
    CROMACK, T
    DAVIES, J
    PRYTHERCH, EI
    ROWLANDS, A
    [J]. GRASS AND FORAGE SCIENCE, 1979, 34 (01) : 69 - 70
  • [3] GRAZING SYSTEMS FOR DAIRY-COWS AND FOLLOWERS
    KENNEDY, JP
    [J]. AGRICULTURE IN NORTHERN IRELAND, 1981, 55 (12): : 359 - 361
  • [4] THE PREDICTION OF VOLUNTARY INTAKE OF GRAZING DAIRY-COWS
    CAIRD, L
    HOLMES, W
    [J]. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE, 1986, 107 : 43 - 54
  • [5] SYNCHRONIZATION OF INGESTIVE BEHAVIOR BY GRAZING DAIRY-COWS
    ROOK, AJ
    HUCKLE, CA
    [J]. ANIMAL SCIENCE, 1995, 60 : 25 - 30
  • [6] SUPPLEMENTARY FEEDING OF GRAZING DAIRY-COWS IN UGANDA
    PHIPPS, RH
    HOLMES, W
    [J]. TROPICAL AGRICULTURE, 1974, 52 (01): : 59 - 64
  • [7] INTEGRATION OF SILAGE FEEDING AND GRAZING FOR DAIRY-COWS
    ROBERTS, DJ
    LEAVER, JD
    [J]. ANIMAL PRODUCTION, 1985, 40 (JUN): : 559 - 559
  • [8] AUTOMATIC RECORDING OF GRAZING BEHAVIOR OF DAIRY-COWS
    CASTLE, ME
    MACDAID, E
    WATSON, JN
    [J]. JOURNAL OF THE BRITISH GRASSLAND SOCIETY, 1975, 30 (02): : 161 - 163
  • [9] A POLYOL MIXTURE IN THE DIET OF DAIRY-COWS
    MAKINEN, KK
    HAMALAINEN, M
    TUORI, M
    POUTIAINEN, E
    [J]. NUTRITION REPORTS INTERNATIONAL, 1981, 23 (06): : 1077 - 1087
  • [10] CHEESEMAKERS ALTER THE DAIRY-COWS DIET
    LAMB, RC
    [J]. UTAH SCIENCE, 1983, 44 (03): : 57 - 59