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This research aims to assess how the digestibility of neutral detergent fiber (NDF) from forage affects the performance of dairy cows, particularly their dry matter intake and milk yield.

March 1, 1999Journal of Dairy ScienceOpen Access

Evaluation of the Importance of the Digestibility of Neutral Detergent Fiber from Forage: Effects on Dry Matter Intake and Milk Yield of Dairy Cows

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This research aims to assess how the digestibility of neutral detergent fiber (NDF) from forage affects the performance of dairy cows, particularly their dry matter intake and milk yield.
Evaluated treatment means for 13 sets of forage comparisons reported in literature.
Blocked treatment means by study to minimize variation between experiments.
Used a statistical model with random effects for block and fixed effects for NDF digestibility and dietary NDF concentration.
Enhanced NDF digestibility significantly increased dry matter intake (0.17 kg increase per unit NDF digestibility) and milk yield (0.25 kg increase in 4% fat-corrected milk).
Greater differences in NDF digestibility were found when measured in vitro or in situ compared to in vivo.
NDF digestibility in vitro or in situ is a better predictor of dry matter intake than in vivo measurements.

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Randomized trial evaluates effects of forage NDF digestibility on intake and milk yield in dairy cows, suggesting improved feeding strategies.

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Oba et al. (1999) studied this question.

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Randomized trial evaluates effects of forage NDF digestibility on intake and milk yield in dairy cows, suggesting improved feeding strategies.

Evaluation of the Importance of the Digestibility of Neutral Detergent Fiber from Forage: Effects on Dry Matter Intake and Milk Yield of Dairy Cows

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Evaluation of the Importance of the Digestibility of Neutral Detergent Fiber from Forage: Effects on Dry Matter Intake and Milk Yield of Dairy Cows

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