Molasses may aid feed intake of dry dairy cows

In a recent report by University of Guelph researchers C.D. Havekes, T.F. Duffield, A.J. Carpenter and T.J. DeVries it was determined that, “supplementing a molasses-based liquid feed in high-straw dry cow diets may improve feed intake and consistency in nutrients consumed during the dry period and in early lactation as well as possibly promoting better rumen health across the transition period.”

To learn more, check out this recent article by FeedStuff’s Tim Lundeen