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Effect of nutrient demand and level of supplement on the intake and feeding behaviour of dairy cows offered grass silage

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 November 2021

D.L. Romney ,
V. Blunn  and
J.D. Leaver
D.L. Romney
Affiliation:
Natural Resources Institute, University of Greenwich, Chatham, Kent ME4 4TB
V. Blunn
Affiliation:
Natural Resources Institute, University of Greenwich, Chatham, Kent ME4 4TB
J.D. Leaver
Affiliation:
Natural Resources Institute, University of Greenwich, Chatham, Kent ME4 4TB
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The nutrient demand of dairy cattle varies with milk yield level and is greater in early than in later lactation. This is likely to influence forage feeding behaviour and intake, although the mechanisms are not well understood. The objectives of this experiment were to examine the feeding behaviour of dairy cows in early and late lactation (representing two levels of nutrient demand), and at three levels of concentrate supplement (representing three dietary influences on demand for forage).

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Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science , Volume 1998 , 1998 , pp. 194
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Copyright © The British Society of Animal Science 1998

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