Feeding cows in late lactation and dry period

Cow should be fed a well-balanced ration during pregnancy period for the following purpose

• Maintenance of the cow.
• Growth of the animal if she is a pregnant heifer.
• Growth of the foetus.
• For production of colostrum when she calves next and
• Forming sufficient reserves of nutrients in the body of the cow for the ensuring lactation.
• From 7.5 months to 10 months of lactation cows may be fed 1-2 kg concentrate fed in addition to maintenance and production requirement.
• During this period fed only good quality green fodder
• Challenge feeding, 2 weeks before the expected date of calving.
• Provide enough amount of minerals

Feeding breeding bull

• They should be fed quality roughage and sufficient concentrate to keep them thrifty, but not fat.
• 2-3 kg concentrate mixture containing 13-15 % protein should be supplied daily.