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Iron could lower somatic cell count
New research looks at the effect of supplementing cows from 60 days prepartum through 60 days postpartum with iron.
Estimations of water use for California dairy cows
Economic and regulatory constraints make it important to know the volume of water consumed and the mineral content of the water
Minerals: small amounts, major impact
Minerals comprise a small percentage of the diet, but can have huge consequences if supplements are removed or are supplied at inadequate levels in the ration.
The function of chromium in dairy cattle
Chromium assists dairy cows with efficiently partitioning glucose.
Role of nutrition on reproductive performance
Often, farmers who are experiencing problems with their cows’ reproductive performance wonder if nutrition may be involved.
Controlling dietary mineral content in lactating dairy animals
Minerals are essential in dairy cow diets for normal lactation performance (milk yield, animal health, and reproduction).
Addressing milk fever in your organic dairy herd
One of your best cows calved a couple of days ago and now she's down, lying on her sternum, head lying along her side with a kink in her neck. Her eyes are glazed over, pupils dilated and she can't get up.
Impact on minerals in water in dairy cows
Water is the most essential of all nutrients required by animals.
Dietary minerals for dairy cows on pasture
Minerals are required by all dairy cows, and the amounts found in most feeds normally are inadequate for high milk production or growth.
All trace mineral supplements are not created equal
Most dairymen and stockmen realize that cattle have established requirements for several mineral elements.
The difference between macro and micro minerals
Macro minerals are present at larger levels in the animal body or required in larger amounts in the diet.
Antioxidants and trace nutrients in transition cow rations
The transition period of a dairy cow can stress her nutritionally and immunologically — pay attention to trace nutrients and their roles.
Selenium and vitamin E benefit calves
Organic Selenium and adequate vitamin E improved pre-weaned calf health.
Transition diseases and the immune system
Once a dairy cow calves, trying to bolster her immune system at that point is an exercise in futility.
Additional Resources:
eXtension Foundation FAQs
Chromium and Dairy Nutrition: What Do We Know?
Nutritional Control of Feed Intake in Dairy Cattle
Vitamins, Minerals and Dairy Cow Fertility
Use of Minerals in Dairy Cattle: What they are and why they are important
