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The effects of adding oil to liquid feed supplements on feed intakes and milk production of high yielding Holstein cows

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  20 November 2017

R.E. Lawson ,
R. Derrick  and
J.S. Blake
R.E. Lawson
Affiliation:
ADAS Bridgets Dairy Research Centre, Martyr Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire S021 1AP UK
R. Derrick
Affiliation:
Intermol SVG, Alexandra House, Regent Road, Bootle, Liverpool L20 1ES UK
J.S. Blake
Affiliation:
ADAS Bridgets Dairy Research Centre, Martyr Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire S021 1AP UK
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The feed intake of high yielding, early lactation Holstein cows is often inadequate to meet the animal’s requirements for energy and a more concentrated energy source is essential. Oil has a high energy content, so feeds containing oil can help increase the overall concentration of energy in the diet. However, high oil inclusions can lower milk fat and protein level.

The objective of this study was to examine the effects of the addition of increasing levels of oil to a molasses blend (4 kg/cow/day) on feed intake, milk yield and milk composition of dairy cows.

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Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science , Volume 2001 , 2001 , pp. 193
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Copyright © The British Society of Animal Science 2001

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