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Subject: DFM for Cows and CalvesPosted by Brock White Saturday, May 03, 2008 at 16:34:05 Message: I was wondering about information on the following: Is it suggested to feed calves Direct-Fed Microbials(DFM)? Is it Beneficial Should the nutritional program be changed to benefit the calf? Does feeding DFMs to cows somewhat increase milk production? Can I still use mineral supplements such as ZINPRO or PRIORITY ONE on my cattle? | |
 | RE: DFM for Cows and Calves Posted by Keith Thursday, May 08, 2008 at 13:25:56 Message: Brock DFMs is an arena that has experts on both side of the issue. Nutritionists seem to not expect it to give measureable results with adult cows. ( they have literally billions of organisms already in the rumen.) Calf nutrition would seem to be influence by DFMs. Expectations should be highest if the calf scours and you give her an antibiotic which kills the microbs in the system. Sorry I can't speak from experience or quote exact studies. Keith Carlson | |