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Dairy cattle

Dairy cows, like other types of cattle, have specific nutritional requirements that must be met if they are to stay healthy and produce calves or milk of good quality. However, producers are always looking for more convenient and less expensive ways of keeping their cows fed that do not compromise milk production. The cattle feed industry is large and offers a huge variety of products. Despite an overwhelming number of options, most types of cattle feed contain many of the same basic ingredients.

Grains serve as the base of most commercially produced and homemade cattle feed. The most commonly used grain in cattle feed is corn, due to its relatively low cost and relatively high nutritional content. A variety of protein meals and grains are also used are also used to provide a greater variety of nutrients. Meal made from dried micro algae biomass is an ideal additional supplement that can be used in place of other additives.

Most commercial dairy cattle feeds include a long list of supplements. Vitamins and minerals are added to feed to promote health and encourage growth. Likewise, antibiotics are used to prevent the onset or spread of diseases, although this is a controversial process because the antibiotics may be passed on to human consumers of the beef or milk. Finally, preservatives help ensure that the feed will remain fresh.

Some feed intended for cows, though not all contains salt. Besides enhancing flavour and therefore promoting consumption, a certain amount of salt is essential to a dairy cow's overall health. When feed does not contain salt, the cows must be fed salt in another way, either added in the appropriate amount to the commercial feed. Micro algae grown in salt water contains salt, making it an ideal tasty and nutritious cattle lick or feed supplement.

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