Publication Date
1997
Description
The objectives of this study were to examine the possibility of reducing the incidence of calcium and magnesium deficiencies in cows by feeding anionic salts and by manipulating the mineral concentrations in pastures with foliar sprays during late pregnancy. Cows provided with a mineral supplement of magnesium chloride and ammonium sulphate before calving produced more milk solids and experienced less health problems. The foliar application of anionic salts, with and without sodium chloride, altered the cation balance in pastures grown on 6 different soils.
Citation
Wilson, G F. and Courtney, W J., "Foliar Supplementation of Minerals to Prevent Calcium and Magnesium Deficiencies in Dairy Cows" (2024). IGC Proceedings (1997-2023). 16.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1997/session17/16
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Foliar Supplementation of Minerals to Prevent Calcium and Magnesium Deficiencies in Dairy Cows
The objectives of this study were to examine the possibility of reducing the incidence of calcium and magnesium deficiencies in cows by feeding anionic salts and by manipulating the mineral concentrations in pastures with foliar sprays during late pregnancy. Cows provided with a mineral supplement of magnesium chloride and ammonium sulphate before calving produced more milk solids and experienced less health problems. The foliar application of anionic salts, with and without sodium chloride, altered the cation balance in pastures grown on 6 different soils.
