Is a computer feeder necessary in the dry lot cow?

Authors

J.C. Kube
John E. Shirley
K.D. Frantz

Keywords

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution; no. 87-88-S; Report of progress (Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station); 506; Dairy; Somatic cell count; Lactation; Feed cost

Abstract

Springing heifers and dry cows were introduced to a computer feeder either 2 wk before their estimated freshening date or at calving. There was no significant difference in milk production, percentage milk fat, percentage milk protein, or somatic cell count (SCC). Lead feeding with a computer feeder resulted in a 40% decrease in concentrate consumption over bunk feeding during the dry period.; Dairy Day, 1986, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 1986;

Recommended Citation

Kube, J.C.; Shirley, John E.; and Frantz, K.D. (1986) "Is a computer feeder necessary in the dry lot cow?," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 0: Iss. 2. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.3050