The research presented in this thesis was designed to evaluate
the effects of feeding alfalfa hays from the Klamath Basin of Oregon
in practical dairy rations on milk fat production in high-producing
Holstein cows. Thirty-two second lactation or older animals estimated
to be capable of producing at least 70 lbs...
A four months continuous feeding trial was conducted
to evaluate Canola meal as a single protein supplement in
complete dairy rations. Thirty high producing Holstein
cows in the second week of lactation were randomly alloted
in groups of ten to one of three isonitrogenous (15% CP)
and isocaloric (1.6 Mcal/kg...