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COW. In a penal statute which mentions both cows and beefer's, it was held that by the term cow, must be understood one that had a calf. 2 East, P. C. 616; 1 Leach, 105.

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Your ration (amount of daily feed) for a dry cow should contain about 12% protein.

How much should a dry cow eat?

Dry cows are kept on this regime even in the summer months and lime is used to help prevent mastitis.

MILK MAN... When it comes to increasing milk yield, Llysfasi discovered that if you look after the cows' feet the udders perform outstandingly

Orchardgrass silage, timothy hay, alfalfa silage and corn silage were offered to meet the TDN requirements of dry cows (Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries Research Council Secretariat, 1994), and soybean meal was supplemented for the dry cows fed timothy hay or corn silage because of low CP contents.

Evaluation of urinary nitrogen excretion from plasma urea nitrogen in dry and lactating cows

Richard Pilkington, of Shordley Hall, near Wrexham, believes that managing the dry cow transition period by providing a stress-free environment and the right nutrition will achieve real benefits throughout the subsequent lactation.

Providing right environment 'can manage dry cow period' BID TO IMPROVE MILKING HERD

Forages and the dry cow TMR have been analysed, with emphasis on mineral status.

Strategy proves a healthy option for farm brothers; farming

One of their entrants, Chishillways Gibson Jubilant 126 VG87, is no stranger to this show ring, having won the Junior Cow in Milk class and Honourable Mention to name but a few at the 2006 show and this year with two weeks to go before calving took first place in the Dry Cow class.

farming: Exceptional quality Holsteins on show

A dry cow management ration of 6kg straw, 5kg silage and 1kg blend means that the cows are at the correct weight at calving.

Dairy champion improves fertility 15% with more trace elements; Low copper levels affected health of stock

Elwyn is a convert to the high-fibre system of dry cow management that advocates a high level of straw in the feed ration.

High-fibre system lowers production costs and lifts health of the herd; Farm open day demonstrates the benefits

Jubilant 126 has already enjoyed success in the show ring this year, having won the junior dry cow class at Northumberland County Show and the junior dry cow class and reserve championship at Allendale Show She can now add the Best Exhibitor Bred animal and Honourable Mention awards at Expo to her list of accolades.

Expo debut results in ribbons for breeders; farming

Last Thursday veterinary consultant James Husband set the ball rolling by looking at a particular aspect of dairy farming giving, in particular, an overview of dry cow nutrition and its influence on the subsequent lactation.

Events offer free advice on getting more return for less

The new infrastructure includes cubicle housing and calving and dry cow sheds.

Training helps give siblings' dairy herd an artificial boost

Effect of dietary cation anion difference on acid base status of dry cow.

EFFECT OF PRE-PARTUM DIETARY CATION-ANION DIFFERENCE ON THE PERFORMANCE OF TRANSITION SAHIWAL CATTLE

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