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DOI: OPTIMIZING DAIRY CATTLE PERFORMANCE: THE IMPACT OF CONCENTRATE FEED AND MINERAL BLOCKS ON DENSITY AND MILK FAT CONTENT
Romziah Shafira , Student of Faculty Veterinary Medicine of Universitas Airlangga, IndonesiaAbstract
This research investigates the impact of concentrate feed and mineral blocks on dairy cattle performance, with a specific focus on density level and milk fat content. Dairy farming is a vital component of the agricultural sector, and optimizing the productivity of cattle is of paramount importance. Through a comprehensive study involving controlled diets, this research assesses how the introduction of concentrate feed and mineral blocks influences cattle density and milk fat content. The findings shed light on practical methods to enhance dairy cattle performance, thus offering insights for farmers and the dairy industry.
Keywords
Dairy Cattle, Concentrate Feed, Mineral Blocks
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