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Effect of partly replacing dietary concentrate by
beet pulp on milk yield and composition in early
lactating cows
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Agricultural University of Cracow,
Department of Animal Nutrition,
Al. Mickiewicza 24/28, 30-059 Kraków, Poland
Publication date: 2005-06-21
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Z. M. Kowalski
Agricultural University of Cracow,
Department of Animal Nutrition,
Al. Mickiewicza 24/28, 30-059 Kraków, Poland
J. Anim. Feed Sci. 2005;14(Suppl. 1):267-270
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The aim of the study was to determine if wet-ensiled (WBP) or molassed dried beet pulp (MBP)
could partly replace concentrate mixture in diets for cows in early lactation. Feeding 2.5 kg (DM) of wet
ensiled or molassed beet pulp instead of 2.25 kg (DM) of concentrate mixture had no effect on dry matter
intake, milk yield and composition, or on body condition and blood parameters. Cows fed MBP diets,
compared with WBP, had a better energy status, confirmed by serum NEFA and body condition.