Fats

Dairy cows need energy for lactation, reproduction, maintenance and growth. Shortages of energy lead to reduced milk yield and protein content, depressed fertility and excess weight loss.

The problems of energy deficit are most pronounced in the first 120 days of lactation when requirements are at a peak but supply is depressed due to restrictions on dry matter intakes.

One way to overcome the problems of energy deficit is to use protected fats to boost the energy density of the diet as they have 250% higher energy content than cereals and forages.

Feeding protected fats is proven to:

• Increase peak and total lactation yields
• Improve conception rates to first service
• Reduce the risks of acidosis and ketosis
• Improve milk quality

NWF Evolution is used to increase the energy density of the diet and has an energy content of 34Mj/kgDM. Evolution Plus and Butterfat Extra are based on palm oil products rich in palmitic acid (C16 fat) which is particularly effective at increasing butterfat levels. NWF Evolution Plus and Butterfat Extra has an mE of 37Mj/kgDM.

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To find out more about how feeding NWF protected fats can help boost performance please contact the trading team directly on 0800 262397 or click here