McNay Memorial Research and Demonstration Farm

Effects of Late Gestation Nutrient Restriction on Cow Performance, Colostrum Quality, and Subsequent Calf Performance

Authors: Devin Jakub (Iowa State University) , Daniel D. Loy (Iowa State University) , Garland R. Dahlke (Iowa State University) , Erika L. Lundy (Iowa State University)

Abstract

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of metabolizable protein and energy restriction during late gestation on the body condition score, body weight, and colostrum quality of fall calving cows, as well as their subsequent calf performance. For this study, 48 multiparous Angus cows were used from the Iowa State University McNay Research Farm, Chariton, Iowa, fall herd.

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How to Cite: Jakub, D. , Loy, D. D. , Dahlke, G. R. & Lundy, E. L. (2020) “Effects of Late Gestation Nutrient Restriction on Cow Performance, Colostrum Quality, and Subsequent Calf Performance”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports. 2019(1).