Dairy Extension Programs

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Nutrition and Forage Quality

The following links provide dairy nutrition and forage quality information.

Dairy Guideline 404-105 - Updated Nutrient Specifications for the Dairy Herd 

Dairy Guideline 404-119 - Limit These Feeds in Rations for Dairy Cattle

Dairy Guideline 404-232 - Nutrition Changes Milk Composition 

Virginia Tech Feed and Nutritional Management Cow College 

Nutrient Requirements of Dairy Cattle: Seventh Revised Edition, 2001 (Ordering information and software)

1998 Western Canadian Dairy Seminar  

  • Chapter 3 - Feeding Management during the Transition Phase 
  • Chapter 25 - Manure Scoring as a Management Tool  

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Last updated: 01.04.05