New features allow users to pinpoint nutrient requirements more accurately
for individual animals.his widely used reference has been updated and
revamped to reflect the changing face of the dairy industry. "Help"
options, to simulate the dynamic state of animals. The committee also
provides guidance on how nutrient analysis of feed ingredients, insights
into nutrient utilization by the animal, and formulation of diets to reduce
environmental impacts can be applied to productive management decisions.
The book includes a user-friendly computer program on a compact disk,
accompanied by extensive context-sensitive The committee addresses
important issues unique to dairy science-the dry or transition cow, udder
edema, milk fever, low-fat milk, calf dehydration, and more. The also
volume covers dry matter intake, including how to predict feed intake. It
addresses the management of lactating dairy cows, utilization of fat in
calf and lactation diets, and calf and heifer replacement nutrition. In
addition, the many useful tables include updated nutrient composition for
commonly used feedstuffs.