Abstract:In a feeding experiment 3 x 12 dairy cows (German Simmental x Red Holstein Friesian) were used to investigate the influence of different amounts of fodder beets on feed intake, milk yield and milk composition. The fodder beets (variety Kyros) were fed in exchange for concentrate. The amounts of fodder beets were either 22 kg cow-1 d-1 or 44 kg cow-1 d-1 or zero (control group). All groups received 4 kg hay cow-1 d-1, grass silage ad libitum, and concentrate corresponding to the milk yield. In order to balance … Show more
“…Fodder beets are another attractive crop in an organic system based on self-supply as they too have a high predicted crop yield. Furthermore, fodder beets have traditionally shown a positive effect on milk fat yield (Birkenmaier et al, 1996).…”
“…Fodder beets are another attractive crop in an organic system based on self-supply as they too have a high predicted crop yield. Furthermore, fodder beets have traditionally shown a positive effect on milk fat yield (Birkenmaier et al, 1996).…”
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