Effects of hay quality on milk production and hay intake by dairy cows

Alfalfa hay usually provides at least b half of the roughage used for California milk production by dairy cows during some portion, if not all, of the 365 days of the year. It may be the only source of nutrients for dairy cows on grade B dairies during the winter season. Selection of alfalfa hay is...

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Published in:California Agriculture
Main Authors: D Toenjes, D Bath, M Borges
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources 1967-06-01
Online Access:https://californiaagriculture.org/article/112738-effects-of-hay-quality-on-milk-production-and-hay-intake-by-dairy-cows