Essays about: "silage intake estimation"

Found 2 essays containing the words silage intake estimation.

1. 1. Estimation of roughage intake for dairy cows based on eating time and individual intake rate

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

   Author : Sara Pihl; [2020]
   Keywords : roughage; dairy cows; intake rate; silage; silage intake estimation;

   Abstract : Prediktering av foderintag för mjölkkor är en viktig aspekt att ta hänsyn till både ur djurvälfärdssynpunkt men även ekonomiskt då foder är en av de största utgifterna inom svensk mjölkproduktion. Precis prediktering av foderintag är viktigt för att und-vika att över- eller underutfodra sina djur vilket i sin tur kan leda till sjukdomar hos djuren och/eller högre omkostnader. READ MORE

3. 2. Indirect estimation of feed intake in dairy cows on pasture based on urine volume or water consumption

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

   Author : Towe Jansson; [2016]
   Keywords : mjölkko; bete; skattning; torrsubstansintag; vattenintag; urinvolym; kalium; mineraler; kreatinin; dairy cow; pasture; prediction; estimation; dry matter intake; water intake; urine volume; potassium; creatinine;

   Abstract : There is a need to be able to estimate the feed intake of dairy cows on pasture. Since feed intake is correlated to factors such as the drinking water intake and urine volume, the possibility to estimate the pasture intake based on those parameters were investigated. READ MORE