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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.

Intro and contents

Principles of nutrition

TechNote 1 – The digestive system and nutrient requirements

TechNote 2 – Energy, mineral and vitamin requirements

TechNote 3 – What’s in a feed

TechNote 4 – Feed composition and characteristics

TechNote 5 – Carbohydrate metabolism

TechNote 6 – Protein metabolism

TechNote 7 – Lipid metabolism

TechNote 8 – Fibre 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

TechNote 31 – Manage winter pastures and crops correctly

Glossary