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<blockquote data-quote="chippie" data-source="post: 776890" data-attributes="member: 5644"><p>Unless you are feeding free choice alfalfa, a milk cow needs a good quality lactation feed (which is usually about 18% protein.) The amount of protein does not make a cow hotter. </p><p></p><p>We feed our Jerseys an 18% protein lactation pellet (20 lbs per day split into 2 feedings), good Jiggs pasture and alfalfa hay.</p><p></p><p>It is true that quality roughage is important for milk production, however unless the nutritional needs are met, a dairy cow will use herself up in producing milk. That is why you see so many pitiful milk cows on Craigslist. People buy a family milk cow and don't know how to take care of it and don't realize the expense in maintaining one.</p><p></p><p>A source of good cool water is very important too.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chippie, post: 776890, member: 5644"] Unless you are feeding free choice alfalfa, a milk cow needs a good quality lactation feed (which is usually about 18% protein.) The amount of protein does not make a cow hotter. We feed our Jerseys an 18% protein lactation pellet (20 lbs per day split into 2 feedings), good Jiggs pasture and alfalfa hay. It is true that quality roughage is important for milk production, however unless the nutritional needs are met, a dairy cow will use herself up in producing milk. That is why you see so many pitiful milk cows on Craigslist. People buy a family milk cow and don't know how to take care of it and don't realize the expense in maintaining one. A source of good cool water is very important too. [/QUOTE]
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