Table 8 Mineral requirements for dairy cows
Particular | Calcium (Ca) | Phosphorus (P) |
|---|---|---|
Maintenance (g) | 16 | 11 |
Milk yield (g/kg) | 3.21 | 1.98 |
Mg and S : 0.20% of DM intake | Copper : 10 ppm | Manganese : 40 ppm |
Na : 0.18% of DM intake | Iron : 50 ppm | Cobalt : 0.50 ppm |
K : 0.90% of DM intake | Zinc : 80 ppm | Selenium : 0.30 ppm |
Cl : 0.25% of DM intake | Iodine : 0.60 ppm | Chromium: 0.5 ppm |