Tridge summary
An experimental study is being conducted to evaluate the performance of cows fed sorghum roughage, a new feed crop in the Netherlands, replacing maize. The trial involves grouping cows into three sets, each receiving different rations, with a control group receiving no sorghum. The study will assess various factors including feed intake, milk yield, milk composition, body weight, and methane emissions. The results, expected in autumn 2021, are anticipated to provide insights into the benefits and suitability of sorghum as roughage for lactating cows, potentially supporting the rotation of crops and addressing the challenges of continuous maize cultivation.
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Original content
In the experiment, three groups of four animals are made. Each group receives all three rations in this trial. In addition, there is a control group that has to do without sorghum. The feed intake, milk yield, milk composition and body weight of each cow are measured. Methane emissions are also examined. This concerns cows that are in lactation between 60 and 120 days at the start of the trial. Sorghum as a feed crop is a relatively new crop in the Netherlands that can be used alongside grass and maize. During cultivation, the rotation with maize can be expanded ...
Source: Nieuwe Oogst
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