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For a dairy ration to be balanced correctly, all amino acid needs must be met. The ability of a cow to grow or to produce milk is determined by the most limiting amino acid. Thus, amino acids that are supplied over the limit are wasted. Supplying the correct amounts, without too many excesses, requires some finesse.
Read MoreDecember 2015
After determining that amino acid balancing is something you want to achieve for your dairy ration, the next step is determining the ration ingredients necessary to achieve that amino acid balance.
Read MoreNovember 2015
We know balancing for amino acids – ensuring the amount of amino acids supplied meets the needs of the dairy cow – can have beneficial effects for dairy cows and the overall dairy operation. The question is, How do we achieve that balance?
Read MoreNovember 2015
