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Learn cow nutrition key principles and get practical knowledge. Answer your questions about feed management in pasture-based systems with these handy TechNotes.
FeedRight TechNotes Dairy Cow Nutrition in NZ
These TechNotes were designed to support the FeedRight training programme. Advisors who complete the programme get a full set of printed TechNotes.
Principles of nutrition
TechNote 1 – The digestive system and nutrient requirements
TechNote 2 – Energy, mineral and vitamin requirements
TechNote 4 – Feed composition and characteristics
TechNote 5 – Carbohydrate metabolism
TechNote 6 – Protein metabolism
TechNote 9 – Pasture management
TechNote 10 – Response to supplements
Transition period
TechNote 11 – Understand the transition cow
TechNote 12 – Feed the transition cow appropriately
TechNote 13 – Monitor and mitigate milk Fever
TechNote 14 – Monitor and mitigate ketosis
TechNote 15 – Monitor and mitigate fatty Liver
Early lactation
TechNote 16 – Determine energy requirements
TechNote 17 – Allocate spring pastures correctly
TechNote 18 – Allocate required nutrients
TechNote 19 – Use supplements profitably
TechNote 20 – Achieve reproduction targets
Mid lactation
TechNote 21 - Understand energy requirements
TechNote 22 - Manage summer pastures correctly
TechNote 23 - Allocate required nutrients
TechNote 24 - Use supplements profitably
Late lactation
TechNote 25 – Determine nutrient requirements
TechNote 26 – Allocate autumn pastures correctly
TechNote 27 – Measure and monitor body condition score
TechNote 28 – Use crops and supplements profitably
Dry period
TechNote 29 – Determine nutrient requirements
TechNote 30 – Achieve body condition score targets at calving