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Table 4 Lactating cows’ nutrient requirement

From: The relationship between plasma β-hydroxybutyric acid and conjugated linoleic acid in milk as a biomarker for early diagnosis of ketosis in postpartum Polish Holstein-Friesian cows

Cow description

 Cow weight

680 kg

 Lactation days

50

 Milk production

38 kg

 Milk fat

4.00%

 Milk protein

3.07%

Nutrient requirement

 NEL (Mcal/day)

39.5

 Metabolic protein (g/day)

2589

 Ca (g/day)

65

 F (g/day)

59

 K (g/day)

228

  1. NEL Netto energy lactation, Ca Calcium, F Phosphorus, K Potassium