Essays about: "total mixed ration"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 22 essays containing the words total mixed ration.

  1. 1. The production of colostrum from a feeding perspective

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and Management

    Author : Ebba Kajlöv; [2020]
    Keywords : Colostrum; calf health; dry cows; feeding;

    Abstract : Feeding good quality colostrum to newborn calves is essential to ensure their health and survival. Therefore, it is important to ensure production of enough yield and good quality colostrum in dairy farms. Some factors that have been shown to affect the quality of colostrum such as parity and time to first milking after calving. READ MORE

  3. 2. Feeding of dry cows : a good start on the lactation

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and Management

    Author : Ellen Lindqvist; [2020]
    Keywords : Total mixed ration; separate feeding; one day feeding control; close-up; far-off;

    Abstract : At parturition, it is a critical period and an increased risk of the cow being affected by metabolic diseases. The dry period is therefore a preparation for both parturition and the coming lactation. Today's feeding recommendations for dry cows are debated and advisors express that a clearer guideline is needed. READ MORE

  4. 3. How is feed-related behaviour in growing pigs affected by total mixed ration feed with intensively treated silage?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and Management

    Author : Sara Holmström; [2019]
    Keywords : pig behaviour; grass-clover silage; total mixed ration; social interactions; nutrient utilization;

    Abstract : In Nordic countries, roughage e.g. silage from ley crops is mainly provided in the daily feed rations to pigs within organic production systems. Grass-clover silage brings multiple advantages in letting pigs perform natural behaviours and reduces aggressive social interactions. READ MORE

  5. 4. Hur påverkas kotrafiken av blandfodrets sammansättning vid utfodring i automatiska mjölkningssystem?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and Management

    Author : Maja Blom; [2018]
    Keywords : lata kor; kotrafik; blandfoder; mjölkningsrobot; fullfodermix;

    Abstract : Studiens syfte var att undersöka hur sammansättningen av blandfoder påverkar den frivilliga kotrafiken (hur ofta korna frivilligt går till mjölkning) på gårdar med automatisk mjölkning (AM). Studien genomfördes på elva gårdar i Västra Götalands, Gävleborgs och Västernorrlands län där korna utfodrades med blandfoder på foderbordet totalt 939 kor. READ MORE

  6. 5. Compact total mixed ration to dairy cows : effects on feed hygiene, feed intake, rumen environment and milk production

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and Management

    Author : Frida Petters; [2018]
    Keywords : CTMR; ; forage particle size; feed ration dry matter; DMI; milk production; rumen health; AIA; feed spoilage;

    Abstract : Total mixed rations have been used as a feeding strategy in Swedish dairy farms since the 1990’s. One risk that has been associated with total mixed ration is sorting of the ration, which can lead to a diet being consumed by the cows other than the originally intended. READ MORE