Feed: Supplement Types

The milksolids production response to supplements is largely determined by how hungry the cow is.  The factors that drive the response are, therefore, stage of lactation, amount of pasture being fed, supplement quality, amount and utilisation, cow condition and genetics (BW of herd).

 
 


Supplement types

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Publications

  • Best Management Practices booklet. Click here to view. 

Articles

  • Technical Series Issue 6 "Is protein supplementation needed during summer?" View PDF (107 kb) 
  • Technical Series Issue 5 "Pasture silage - maxinising the return on your investment" View PDF (121 kb)
  • Inside Dairy September 2011 "Making the most of supplements" View PDF (163 kb)
  • Technical Series July 2011 "Supplements - the facts to help improve your bottom line" 
    View PDF (471 kb)
  • Spring Survival Guide 2011 "Response to supplements" View PDF (139 kb)

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