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2. Belgian Blue - Wikipedia

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   In addition, a newborn double-muscled calf's birth weight is significantly greater than that of a normal calf. [6] Belgian Blue cattle have improved feed conversion ratio (FCR) due to lower feed intake compared to weight gain [6] due to an altered composition of body weight gain which includes increased protein and decreased fat deposition. [6]

3. Dry cow - Wikipedia

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   This dry period is a critical part of their lactation cycle and is important for the cows health, the newborn calf and future milk production, as it allows the cow time to rest, eat and prepare for birth. During this time, the cow will produce colostrum for the newly born calf.

4. Dairy cattle - Wikipedia

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   Dairy cattle (also called dairy cows) are cattle bred with the ability to produce large quantities of milk, from which dairy products are made. Dairy cattle generally are of the species Bos taurus. [1] Historically, little distinction was made between dairy cattle and beef cattle, with the same stock often being used for both meat and milk ...

5. Total mixed ration - Wikipedia

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   Distributing TMR to a group of dairy cows. Total mixed ration (TMR) is a method of feeding beef and dairy cattle. A TMR diet achieves a wide distribution of nutrients in uniform feed rather than switching between several types. A cow's ration should include good quality forages, a balance of grains and proteins, vitamins and minerals. [1]

6. Animal unit - Wikipedia

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   In relation to environmental assessments for certain actions under US Agriculture regulations, "The term animal unit means a unit of measurement for any animal feeding operation calculated by adding the following numbers: the number of slaughter and feeder cattle multiplied by 1.0, plus the number of mature dairy cattle multiplied by 1.4, plus ...

7. Farmers really do feed their cows Skittles -- here's why - AOL

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   Here's what candy debris looks like before it gets mixed in with feed. Source: Paul Octavious "At first I was offended by the thought," of cows eating candy, Janeen Hall Cole, a dairy farmer at ...