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The effect of textured and pelleted concentrate on milk component production Gardner, Wendy Christine

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Two trials were conducted using Holstein dairy cattle to determine if any difference in milk yield, milk composition and animal food intake occurred when cows were fed either a textured or pelleted concentrate. In the textured concentrate the grain portion was steam flaked with the remainder of the ingredients being pelleted. Both trials used a change-over design where all animals received both diets. In the first trial the animals were classified according to milk production level and were fed textured and pelleted concentrates with alfalfa cubes as the forage source. Cow, period, production level and treatment effects were studied. It was found that animals fed textured concentrate had a significantly (P

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