Periodic Feeding in Dairy Cattle

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10.2991/978-94-6239-666-1_54How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Milk; Vitamin; Energy; Protein

Abstract

This study examines the lactation stages of dairy cattle and their specific nutritional requirements, particularly in terms of vitamin requirements. The lactation process is divided into four main stages: early lactation (0–70 days postpartum), mid-lactation (70–140 days), late lactation (140–305 days), and the dry period (pre-partum ~60 days). Energy, protein, vitamin, and mineral requirements increase significantly due to increased milk production in early lactation. B vitamins, in particular, vitamins A, C, D, and E, play a critical role in energy metabolism, immune function, and reproductive health. Milk yield gradually decreases in mid- and late lactation, and nutrient and vitamin requirements change accordingly. During the dry period, adequate intake of vitamins A, D, E, and B vitamins is crucial for preventing metabolic diseases, supporting immunity, and optimizing calf development during parturition and subsequent lactation. In the study, the effects of balanced nutrition on milk yield, animal health and farm efficiency were emphasized by detailing the vitamin requirements specific to each lactation stage.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Hasan Batuhan Demircioglu
AU  - Harun Kutay
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/05/07
TI  - Periodic Feeding in Dairy Cattle
BT  - Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Research of Agricultural and Food Technologies (I-CRAFT 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 608
EP  - 616
SN  - 3005-155X
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6239-666-1_54
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6239-666-1_54
ID  - Demircioglu2026
ER  -