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How many kg dry matter per day is considered adequate for a dry cow?

Dry cow nutrition is a key aspect of a cow's health and performance in the following lactation.

Last updated 31/01/2025

Dry cows eat less than lactating cows. A good rule of thumb is that the daily dry matter intake of a dry cow will be about 2% of bodyweight. For a 550-kilogram cow, that equates to 11kg of dry matter (DM).

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