Calcium & Phosphorus in Lactation Diets Farming Note

Do you see a lot of milk fevers in your herd? Do you have problems with retained cleansings? Calcium and phosphorus are two of the most important minerals, particularly for high yielding cows, however they are often fed at incorrect levels in the diet and this can lead to several health issues.

This Farming Note covers:

• The importance of calcium and phosphorus
• Deficiencies
• Issues with overfeeding
• Calcium and phosphorus in the diet

Issued June 2014.  

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