Cow Energy Needs Calculator

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The Cow Her energy needs Her protein needs (CP) Table 5
Cow liveweight
For maintenance






Required energy: 0 MJ
Early lactation 16 – 18%
Mid-lactation 14 – 16%
Late lactation 14%
Dry 12%
Pre-calving transition 16%
Daily Milk Production
For milk production
0 MJ
Her fibre needs (NDF) Table 6
Pasture + Supplements 33%
Total Mixed Ration 30%
Fat test %
For Daily Activity
Distance to and from the dairy and around the paddock

Distance to and from Dairy (km)

# of milking per day

KMs travelled around the paddock
0 km
Total Energy: 0 MJ
Protein test %
Terrain Graduation
Terrain Energy: 0 MJ
Crude Protein

Pregnancy Stage
For pregnancy
NDF Fibre


MJ/ME gain or Loss                    Days
Body Condition Change: 0 MJ


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