Rumen additive and controlled energy benefit dairy cows during dry period

(University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences) Getting nutrition right during a dairy cow's dry period can make a big difference to her health and the health of her calf. But it's also a key contributor to her milk yield after calving. New research from the University of Illinois shows diets containing consistent energy levels and the rumen-boosting supplement monensin may be ideal during the dry period.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news