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As an example, if it were determined the daily dry matter intake of a group of 1,200 pound cow eating an average quality hay is 24 pounds per head and the hay that they are consuming is 88% dry matter, these cows would consume about 27 (24 pounds/.88) pounds per head per day on an as-fed basis. 0000073438 00000 n Extra palatability. Beef Cattle Nutrition Workbook _____5 Animal Nutrient Requirements • Chapter 1 Table 1.1. Dry matter intake (DMI) is the most important variable affecting animal performance (Waldo and Jorgensen, 1981). 0000004777 00000 n 0000005837 00000 n 0000055862 00000 n However, many producers have asked the question, “Do cattle have a dry matter intake requirement?” The answer is no. Predicting dry matter intake by beef cattle 2661 found inadequate under certain conditions (Patterson et al., 2000; Block et al., 2001; McMeniman et al., 2009). Dry matter intake (DMI) - the amount of feed consumed, excluding water content. beef cattle, with concentrations up to 0.4 percent being tolerated. Source: NRC, 2000. 0000018904 00000 n NDF Intake The heifer DMI study at the University of Wisconsin also made a key yet very simple discovery. Dry matter intake of dairy heifers as a percent of body weight can be estimated using the equation presented in Figure 1. Dry matter intake and milk yield both exhibited a curvilinear relationship with milk temperature. Adequate nutrition is required for growth, maintenance, lactation, and reproduction. Dry Matter Intake There really is no requirement for feed intake, although an estimate of how much forage and feed that an animal will consume is essential when evaluating rations, supplements, or predicting animal performance. Monensin can reduce feed intake variation among individuals in group-fed cattle. Nutrient requirements for growing and fi nishing cattle (nutrient concentration in diet dry matter)a Weight (lb) Daily gain (lb/day) DM intake (lb) Protein (%) Protein (lb) TDN (%) TDN (lb) Ca (%) P (%) 2.5. Daily intake on a dry matter basis may be 1.6% to 1.8% of her body weight. 0000071478 00000 n When forage availability is tight like it is during drought, being able to determine how much inventory needed will help enhance the profit potential of the cow/calf enterprise. BEEF CATTLE DRY MATTER INTAKE REQUIREMENTS Beef Cows Table 2-1: Daily Dry Matter Demand (DMI) in Pounds (lb) and Percent (%) of Body Weight for Beef Cows of 1,000 - 1,400 lb Mature Body Weights and 10 - 30 lb of Milk Production/Day Growing and Finishing Cattle, Steers and Heifers Table 2-3: Daily Dry Matter Demand (DMI) in Pounds (lb) and Percent (%) of Body Weight for Growing and … Lignin is not digested by the rumen microbes. 0000001648 00000 n Voluntary dry matter intake of forages has been predicted from a variety of measurable characteristics of the specific forages: leaf : ... Management strategies for pastures, beef cattle, and marketing of stocker-feeder calves in the Upper South: The I-64 Corridor. Likewise, the changes in the shape of the growth curve can be as a result of pattern of feed intake (PAPSTEIN et al., 1995). Dry matter intake (DMI) is essentially the industry-standard method of assessing how much a cow, or group of cows, are consuming at a particular point in their lactation cycle. 0000055766 00000 n Table of Contents BEEF CATTLE DRY MATTER INTAKE REQUIREMENTS Beef Cows Table 2-1: Daily Dry Matter Demand (DMI) in Pounds (lb) and Percent (%) of Body Weight for Beef Cows of 1,000 - 1,400 lb Mature Body Weights and 10 - 30 lb of Milk Production/Day Growing and … Leveraging the individual intake data and the genomic information on dry-matter intake in a weekly genetic evaluation will give Angus producers nearly “real time” selection of more feed efficient genetics. It refers to the weight of organic matter entering the system once all water has been removed - essentially the nutrients capable of being used for biological processes such as milk production. In mixed rations containing forage, aim for a dry matter (DM) range of 40–55%. 1.5. • Protein: Steers and heifers have a relatively low requirement for protein during the finishing period. When this relationship is broken down to component traits, this relationship becomes clearer. hޔUMh#e~��鏵u�l��jH�]Y�j{� m����_m�i2I���6M��N;m:�l�;�#�zQPA����x� "\Xœz�J�=�A܃�$ۦi���d�y��y�� ��tX��1h�1�z���;k^p 8����7�~_�N�GO��텲����Mc䏞I�c�7�6��C��?y�����{�WN0�x� LS3/xB��(iQ��y�717O�ka6�f3j�袔��h��犥���������J9_ߘ?7�J4Ȥ�l���x"��5�/���K��X|~���i)��J(��3��[%�럊�x���a}c����:��.����傆����h��+�RbW�������(WNc�Y� However, as time on feed increases and as the calf gains weight, DM intake expressed as a percent of body weight declines to the point where cattle are eating at a level less than two per cent of their body weight. 2.5. Intake on a DM basis means that the forage doesn’t include moisture. Estimating daily feed intake of your cow herd is the first step in determining the amount of forage that is needed to be on-hand for a harvested forage feeding program. 1910 0 obj <> endobj xref ), The National Academies Press: Agriculture, Determining How Much Forage a Beef Cow Consumes Each Day. In addition, as forages increase in maturity, there is an increase in lignin content. When cows have full access to wheat straw, they don't quit eating wheat straw because they don't like it, they quit eating it because they can't stuff anymore into their rumen. When quality is low, there is more stem, therefore more cell wall contents that are not as easily digested - the forage does not pass through the rumen very fast. a factor that must be estimated before an animal's diet can be properly 2.5. TRITIATED WATER, 22SODIUM AND DRY MATTER INTAKE BY BEEF CATTLE CONSUMING WHEAT STRAW AND POULTRY LITTER IN FREE CHOICE* N. SILANIKOVE, Z. HOLZER, D. COHEN, R. BENJAMIN, M. GUTMAN and A. MEL’rzER Ministry of Agriculture, Karei Deshe, Beef Cattle Experimental Station, Migai-Galilee Tech. 0000073205 00000 n Monensin can be added to receiving rations at levels required for coccidiosis control without affecting feed intake of lightweight calves. 0000162959 00000 n Other ionophores, such as lasalocid, have limited effects on … When forage quality is low (52% TDN or less) and cows are not lactating, they will consume 1.8% and lactating cows about 2.0% of their weight on a dry matter basis. Feed intake restrictions can prevent the fulfillment of nutritional requirements. With this many factors influencing this trait, dry matter intake is very difficult to accurately predict. I have Lucerne hay and the feed test report states the NDF value as 33.8%. If the hay were 88% dry matter, on an "as-fed" basis, cows would eat about 32 (28 pounds/.88) pounds daily. Dry matter intake of dairy heifers as a percent of body weight can be estimated using the equation presented in Figure 1. Dry matter (DM) intake is influenced by a 0000073905 00000 n Low-quality hay 1.0 to 2.0 11 to 22 Average-quality hay 1.5 to 2.5 17 to 28 High-quality hay 2.2 to 3.3 24 to 37 Green pasture 2.0 to 3.0 65 to 100 1 Calculated for 1,000-pound cow, assuming 90 percent dry matter for hay and 30 to 40 percent dry matter for pasture forage. Wheat straw is low in protein and energy, 4.0% crude protein and 40% TDN. The Land. of beef cattle. 0000000016 00000 n Aim for 11-12% crude protein (CP) / kg diet dry matter (DM). 120/33.8 (NDF) = 3.6% of body weight as dry matter 300 x 3.6% = 10.8 kg DM/day consumed 0000002823 00000 n The difference between intake on a dry-matter (DM) basis and an as-is basis can be a challenging concept to explain to my undergraduate students, especially when nutrients for beef cows are on a DM basis. Limitations on feed intake can prevent nutrient requirements to be met. Some parts of this site work best with JavaScript enabled. Cattle have a requirement for a certain amount of energy, protein and minerals depending on environmental conditions, stage of production and desired performance. • Protein: Steers and heifers have a relatively low requirement for protein during the finishing period. Therefore, maximising energy intake is important. PDF | On Jan 1, 1990, R. B. Hicks and others published Daily Dry Matter Intake By Feedlot Cattle: Influence of Breed and Gender | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate If the diet is 70 per cent dry matter, then the “as fed” intake is (16/0.7) 23 pounds per head per day. All of the forages in Table 1 would be able to meet the nutrient requirements of the cow if feed intake were high enough. Therefore, maximising energy intake is important. Proteins are large chemical units made up of hundreds of amino acids. The objectives of this study were to investigate the relationship between dry matter intake (DMI) and urinary purine derivative (PD) excretion, to develop equations to predict DMI and to determine the endogenous excretion of PD for beef and dairy cattle using a meta-analytical approach. Centre, Kiryat Shamona, 10200, Israel. Cattle have a dai… Cold stress increases dry matter intake, while heat stress reduces dry matter intake. With the dry conditions this past summer and harvested forages at a premium, closely estimating the amount of feed needed to get through the winter and early spring will be important to contain cost. The relationship of forage digestibility to dry matter intake in beef cows. Calves up to weaning. However, we know that the forages contain moisture and not all forages contain the same amount of moisture. consume 3 to 10 percent less feed or forage compared to cattle that are in average to thin condition. Beef cattle are kept in the United States primarily as a means of mar- keting feed especially feed with little or no market value. 0000064131 00000 n Dry matter (DM) intake is influenced by a number of different factors. 0000064102 00000 n 0000072822 00000 n Dry Matter Intake. 0000162805 00000 n �=X�������X$�6y�I^���"� K��"�R�f���#z�BS�]F�Ԁ�F19�N��~L�Ǵbʹ"⽴2i)��Jh�r�Sθ��fr�|E��f��f��&/-e�8 �)���a��l4�D ��U�XL^f����V*���K�w{���5�Z�]�;�g����2�4 ������ʨ�X���q�b�8�Y>��ST�:�YC�mz��2�PiI��Óf�_�g=I��8�T���ޝӫ�h.��T���l5���'�a~׈ o��[j��}�яRG��͙˵L���+�;,����b�ĜCG0�Ј�q�r In addition, tables of nutrient requirements are provided. Predicting dry matter intake by growing and finishing beef cattle: evaluation of current methods and equation development. An animal that efficiently converts dry matter to beef is likely to be the animal that emits the least methane per kilo of production. Beef cattle have no requirement for feed intake; however, consumption of adequate levels of feedstuffs is imperative to deliver the required nutrients for adequate production. 120/33.8 (NDF) = 3.6% of body weight as dry matter 300 x 3.6% = 10.8 kg DM/day consumed Calculating Dry Matter Intakes for Various Classes of Stock The amount of DM an animal will eat will depend on its body weight, quality of the feed and class of stock. Enriched with organic acids . Likewise… Leveraging the individual intake data and the genomic information on dry-matter intake in a weekly genetic evaluation will give Angus producers nearly “real time” selection of more feed efficient genetics. 0000064528 00000 n Late-lactation cows. Intake on a dry matter basis means that the forage doesn't include moisture. 0000073321 00000 n Dry Matter Intake is calculated in Table 1. However, we know that the forages do contain moisture, and not all forages contain the same amount of moisture. A good example of how forage quality impacts the amount a cow can consume daily is wheat straw. This rule establishes clear and enforceable standards regarding access to pasture for organic livestock operations. 0000073788 00000 n A frequent question from producers is "how much will my cows eat on a daily basis"? �a�&ʠ��Q��َ+�����4�VyV���0��2`���x�륆�#`#�="C?�1^x���� ��%��W�j�����-H� �����0lz���e�s�`�-d9�F�ɛ\]���]@W_�1xuhq�p��""��������r0��6���n�u��`���O���}2�QLxh>�i��Jz6� ��+�C_ ;� � v�w2��R �rZ5 The underlying reason for this is the positive relationship between dry matter intake and methane emissions, as shown in Figure 1. When feeding the same forage, cows that weigh 1,300 pounds will consume more on a daily basis compared to lighter weight cows that weigh 1,100 pounds. The underlying reason for this is the positive relationship between dry matter intake and methane emissions, as shown in Figure 1. Author information: (1)Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock 79409-2141 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4B1, Canada uchenna.anele@agr.gc.ca. 0000072079 00000 n So if forage intake can be determined on a dry matter basis, it can easily be converted to an "as is" or "as-fed" basis. There are going to be different factors that will change what an animal is eating; everything from the state that she’s in or [her] calf — especially for beef cattle and dairy cattle around the time of calving — that’s when their dry matter intake is going to be most variable. 3.0. 0000011224 00000 n This can be a challenging concept to explain – what the difference between dry matter and as-fed – especially when nutriments for beef cows are on a dry matter basis. However, as time on feed increases and as the calf gains weight, DM intake expressed as a percent of body weight declines to the point where cattle are eating at a level less than two per cent of their body weight. Feed intake restrictions can prevent the fulfillment of nutritional requirements. Beef cattle have no requirement for feed intake; however, consumption of adequate levels of feedstuffs is imperative to deliver the required nutrients for adequate production. Beef cattle may drop dry matter intake by approximately 4 to 6 per cent when fed monensin at recommended levels. Characteristics. As an example, if the forage were 55% TDN and lactating cows on the average weigh 1,200 pounds, then it could be estimated that they would eat 28 (1200 pounds x 0.023) pounds of hay daily on a dry matter basis. 0000162882 00000 n Understanding beef cattle nutrient requirements is a critical step in developing a nutritional management strategy for the herd. UNL web framework and quality assurance provided by the, Apply to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Give to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Cow-calf, Bull and Heifer Nutrition and Management, Explore Beef (The People. 0000063821 00000 n 0000073088 00000 n There are some "thumb rules" to help estimate daily feed intake of cows on a dry matter basis consuming forages of differing quality when they are either gestating or lactating. Feed allocation . 0000163659 00000 n 0000010197 00000 n 0000055695 00000 n 0000163285 00000 n This is especially the case for beef cattle, considering their economic importance, their complex digestive systems and their particular metabolic functions (Forbes, 2007). 0000126161 00000 n However, Oklahoma research documented that monensin can be added to receiving rations at levels required for coccidiosis control without affecting feed intake of lightweight calves. : (069) 44981 (Received 5 January 1987) … As the animal grows, … When this relationship is broken down to component traits, this relationship becomes clearer. Dry cows. Ideal to enhance the ration palatability and support higher levels of dry matter intake. If the diet is 70 per cent dry matter, then the “as fed” intake is (16/0.7) 23 pounds per head per day. 0000009508 00000 n The animals will be marketed next spring to the Atlantic Beef Products' processing plant in Albany, ... cattle may be given maize silage and/or grass silage as long as they do [...] not exceed 50 % of the dry-matter intake. In beef cattle production, variations in feed intake are necessary during the growth cycle to maintain a dynamic balance in face of constant challenges from metabolic and environmental needs. Dry Matter Intake There really is no requirement for feed intake, although an estimate of how much forage and feed an animal will consume is essential when evaluating rations, supplements or predicting animal performance. 0000004623 00000 n Rick Rasby Beef Specialist University of Nebraska. DAILY DRY MAlTER INTAKE BY FEEDLOT CATTLE: INFLUENCE OF BREED AND GENDER' R. B. Hicks2, F. N. Owens, D. R. Gill, J. W. Oltjen and R. P. Lake3 Oklahoma State Universi$. Based on research, the Nutrient Requirements of Beef Cattle suggests the dry matter intake that can be expected given the digestibility of the feed required to achieve desired performance. Tel. Other ionophores do not appear to limit feed intake. Environmental modifications should target the effects of high temperatures on cow body temperature and should modify the environment at critical times during the day when cows are stressed, including morning hours when ambient temperatures are typically cooler and cows are not assumed to … Initially we plan to use a small plot format to model forage dry matter intake by monitoring water intake, animal movement, body position, daily weight gain and mineral consumption. 0000163777 00000 n NDF from forage - the proportion of the dietary fibre intake coming from … Cow/calf producers during this time period are typically feeding harvested forages. Feed intake, digestibility and energy partitioning in beef cattle fed diets with cassava pulp instead of rice straw ... different proportions of cassava pulp (100, 300, and 500 g/kg dry matter basis) instead of rice straw as a base in a fermented total mixed ration were applied. Feed intake, digestibility and energy partitioning in beef cattle fed diets with cassava pulp instead of rice straw ... different proportions of cassava pulp (100, 300, and 500 g/kg dry matter basis) instead of rice straw as a base in a fermented total mixed ration were applied. Beef cattle are kept in the United States primarily as a means of mar- keting feed especially feed with little or no market value. Unfortunately feed intake is limited by fiber content. Remember that of the 28.5 pounds of silage, 18.5 pounds is water and 10 pounds is silage. • Energy: Energy intake is the main determinant of live weight gain of cattle. No published DMI data were available for developing or modi- fying the current equation for use with breeds other than Holstein. DMI is determined to meet requirements for maintenance and growth (NRC, 1987). Figure 3. 0000006711 00000 n In comparison, corn silage will typically be about 70% TDN and lactating beef cows can easily consume 2.5% to 2.7% of their body weight on a dry matter basis of this feed. 0000164554 00000 n 0000126202 00000 n Magnesium deficiency, on the other hand, can be severe in beef cattle. 0000015559 00000 n As forage quality increases, there is more leaf as compared to stem. • maximize dry matter intake, therefore palatability is important • “Energy” accounts for largest component of required nutrients • “Energy” feeds of lowest cost are desired. 0000072698 00000 n Anele UY(1), Domby EM(2), Galyean ML(2). Signs of magnesium deficiency include excitability, anorexia, increased blood flow, Initially we plan to use a small plot format to model forage dry matter intake by monitoring water intake, animal movement, body position, daily weight gain and mineral consumption. Weaned calves. 0000004806 00000 n Feed intake records from a commercial feedlot were analyzed to determine the relationship of daily voluntary DM intake (DMI) by beef steers to initial weight, time on feed and season of the year in which the cattle were received in the yard. 0000073671 00000 n It is easy to comment on growth of animal when feed intake is considered. Dry matter intake (DMI) is affected by a number of factors including cow body weight, stage of production, forage quality, supplementation level and type, and environmental factors. How much Lucerne hay can my 300 kg steer consume a day? of beef cattle. 0000163854 00000 n Assuming a 1,300 pound cow with the equation of Cow Body Weight * .011/NDF, percent. Based on research, the Nutrient Requirements of Beef Cattle suggests the dry matter intake that can be expected given the … However, studies reveal a tendency for dry matter intake in beef cattle to drop by approximately 4% when fed monensin at recommended levels. Dry matter intake predicted from the 2 new equations, which were based on NEm concentration and either the ending BW for a feeding period or the DMI per unit of average BW (End BW and DMI/BW, respectively), accounted for 61 and 58% of the variation in observed DMI, respectively, vs. 48% for the 1996 NRC equation. Dairy heifers consume a near-constant 1.0% of the body weight as NDF (Figure 2). It's April and for cow/calf producers in the Northern Great Plains the majority of the cows are calving or are about to start calving. 1910 66 Dry matter intake (DMI) is the most important variable affecting animal performance (Waldo and Jorgensen, 1981). Feeding rate: – Beef cattle: 0.5 to 1.5 kg/head/day Straw has such a low digestibility that it takes extra time in the rumen for it to be digested and passed through the rumen before more can be consumed. An animal that efficiently converts dry matter to beef is likely to be the animal that emits the least methane per kilo of production. Cattle can consume 1.1 percent of their body weight in NDF. DAILY DRY MAlTER INTAKE BY FEEDLOT CATTLE: INFLUENCE OF BREED AND GENDER' R. B. Hicks2, F. N. Owens, D. R. Gill, J. W. Oltjen and R. P. Lake3 Oklahoma State Universi$. %PDF-1.4 %���� Other ionophores do not appear to limit feed intake. 0000010569 00000 n The Access to Pasture final rule (February 17, 2010) requires that ruminant animals be managed on pasture and graze daily throughout the grazing season. (2000) evaluated the NRC equation for accuracy of DMI prediction using data from 7 beef cattle growing studies in which 54 diets were fed. 0000055453 00000 n However, studies reveal a tendency for dry matter intake in beef cattle to drop by approximately 4% when fed monensin at recommended levels. 0000007670 00000 n However, in beef production, dry matter intake (DMI) of an animal is also as important as body weight gain. A Beef Cable INTRODUCTION The dominant factors that determine dry matter in- take of beef cattle are physiological demand due to maintenance needs and potential for production, and limitations in gastrointestinal capacity. 0000163035 00000 n Producers want to meet the cows' nutrient requirement, but sure don't want to over-feed expensive forages. In beef cattle production, variations in feed intake are necessary during the growth cycle to maintain a dynamic balance in face of constant challenges from metabolic and environmental needs. If the same group of 1,200 pound cows are fed a ration where part of the ration called for corn silage to be fed at 10 pounds per head per day on a dry matter basis and the corn silage is 35% dry matter and 65% moisture, the pounds of corn silage in the diet would be 28.5 (10 pounds/.35) pounds per head per day on an as-fed basis. • maximize dry matter intake, therefore palatability is important • “Energy” accounts for largest component of required nutrients • “Energy” feeds of lowest cost are desired. If the forage quality is average (TDN content between 52% and 59%), non-lactating cows will consume about 2.0% to 2.1.% and lactating cows about 2.3% of their body weight daily on a dry matter basis of this forage. The primary factors are cow weight, forage quality, and stage of production (gestating or lactating). PDF | On Jan 1, 1990, R. B. Hicks and others published Daily Dry Matter Intake By Feedlot Cattle: Influence of Breed and Gender | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate Dry matter intakes of suckler cows peak during early and mid-lactation and then reduce until they are dried off. Dry matter intake, expressed as percent of body weight, of beef cows consuming low quality forage during three different stages of production. 0000071733 00000 n 0000003038 00000 n 0000018981 00000 n There are a number of different factors that determine the daily intake of a cow. 0000004482 00000 n from one animal in the group to the next. (2000) evaluated the NRC equation for accuracy of DMI prediction using data from 7 beef cattle growing studies in which 54 diets were fed. 0000163966 00000 n This is especially the case for beef cattle, considering their economic importance, their complex digestive systems and their particular metabolic functions (Forbes, 2007). Dry matter (DM) intake is influenced by a eur-lex.europa.eu. 0000072971 00000 n 0000338318 00000 n Neutral Detergent Fibre (NDF) - the amount of solids insoluble in a neutral detergent; effectively the fibre content of a feed. Yet excessive magnesium intake can result in severe diarrhea, sluggish appearance, and reduced dry matter digestibility. Cattle of larger frame size and body weight have greater potential to consume forage and feed compared to smaller frame or lighter body weight cattle. A few of the more important variables include animal weight, condition, stage of production, level of milk production, forage quality, amount and type of supplement or feed provided, as well as environmental conditions. Heifer replacements. For DMI of Jersey cattle, readers are referred to Hotter et al. Allocation (% of body weight) Early to mid-lactation cows. 2.0. Sugar blend. 0000019022 00000 n Dry Matter Intake of Beef Cattle.1 Forage type Dry matter As-fed (% of body wt) (lb.) Source: Johnson et al., 2003. Aim for 11-12% crude protein (CP) / kg diet dry matter (DM). Another way to look at this is for every 100 … NDF Intake The heifer DMI study at the University of Wisconsin also made a key yet very simple discovery. Forage quality impacts dry matter intake of cows. 0000073555 00000 n The Legacy. The base equation is as follows: 120/NDF of the feed = % of body weight used to determine the dry matter intake of that feed. Dry matter intake (DMI) is affected by a number of factors including cow body weight, stage of production, forage quality, supplementation level and type, and environmental factors. Dairy heifers consume a near-constant 1.0% of the body weight as NDF (Figure 2). However, Oklahoma research documented that monensin can be added to receiving rations at levels required for coccidiosis control without affecting feed intake of lightweight calves. 0000055570 00000 n 0000016254 00000 n h���1 0ð4�)���:L�jo���4���C. Dry Matter Intake 5 Equation 1-2 is based entirely on Holstein cows. Nutritional decision making is a key factor determining beef cattle production and profitability. In addition, cows that are lactating will consume more feed than cows that are not lactating. If there were 200 head of cows in the herd, it would take about 3.2 ton of this hay per day [(200 head x 32 lb/hd/da)/2000lb] not accounting for any waste. A Beef Cable INTRODUCTION The dominant factors that determine dry matter in- take of beef cattle are physiological demand due to maintenance needs and potential for production, and limitations in gastrointestinal capacity. As an example, if it were determined the daily dry matter intake of a group of 1,200 pound cow eating an average quality hay is 24 pounds per head and the hay that they are consuming is 88% dry matter, these cows would consume about 27 (24 pounds/.88) pounds per head per day on an as-fed basis. T. W. J. Keady, J. J. 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