A comparison of current dairy cow mineral intake on commercial farms relative to recommended levels.

Project details
The aim of this proejct was to assess current dairy cow mineral intake on commercial farms in GB, relative to recommended levels and provide accurate information on current mineral inclusion levels on farm compared with recommended levels, with a view to reducing diet costs and/or improving cow performance, health and welfare.

Scientific literature

Sinclair, L.A. and Atkins, N. 2015. Intake of selected minerals on commercial dairy herds in central and norther England in comparison with requirements. Journal of Agricultural Science, 153, Issue 4, p743-752

Sinclair, L.A. and Atkins, N. 2013. A survey of dietary levels of selected macro and trace elements fed on UK dairy farms. Advances in Animal Biosciences p77

Sinclair, L.A. and Mackenzie, A.M. 2013. Mineral nutrition of dairy cows: supply vs. requirements. In: Recent Advances in Animal Nutrition. P.C. Garnsworthy and Wiseman, J. (Editors). Context Publishing, Ashby de la Zouch, UK.