The Nutrition Update for this Friday comes to us from Dr. Paul Chandler of Chandler & Assoc. in Dresden, TN. Dr. Chandlers message on DairyLine Radio talks about the evolution of vitamin needs for the dairy cow. Click the play button below to hear the full segment.

Dr. Chandler encourages dairy producers to re-evaluate the vitamin needs of high producing cows. The diets and demands of the cows we are working with have changed over the years and vitamin supplements are one area of nutrition that could be beneficial. Effective use of B vitamin supplements in moderate amounts can be achieved without large increases in daily feed costs. In addition to the three fat-soluble vitamins (A, D & E), the following supplements should be considered:

1. Niacin
2. Choline & Folic Acid
3. Biotin

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