Tips On What The Cow Needs To Make Milk Author :Dr Jacob Gusha (Ph.D) Introduction to Stalklage and Haylage Introduction The high producing dairy cow requires a diet that supplies the nutrient needs for high milk production. Carbohydrates, amino acids, fatty acids, minerals, vitamins, and water are all nutrients required by the lactating dairy cow […]
Concept Of Total Mixed Ration Author :Dr Jacob Gusha (Ph.D) Introduction Feeding dairy cows in Zimbabwe is a serious challenge given that there are eight months of the dry season and four months of the rainy season. These seasons bring about great fluctuation in the quality and quantity of available fodder for dairy cows. Farmers […]
Concept Of Haylage Making Author :Dr Jacob Gusha (Ph.D) Introduction to Stalklage and Haylage Maize plant residue following grain harvest can also be used as a forage. About 40 to 50% of the energy of the corn plant is in the leaves, stalks, cobs, and husk. Stalklage is often ragged and difficult to pack to […]
