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Journal of Dairy Science Vol. 73 No. 7 1857-1863
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Effects of Feeding Frequency on Ruminal Parameters, Plasma Insulin, Milk Yield, and Milk Composition in Holstein Cows

N. French 1 and J. J. Kennelly 1

1 Department of Animal Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2P5

Two experiments were conducted to determine the effects of frequency of feeding on ruminal fermentation, blood parameters, milk yield, and milk composition in cows fed a 60% pelleted concentrate and 40% chopped alfalfa hay (DM basis) diet. In Experiment 1, four ruminally cannulated cows were fed concentrates in 12 equal portions at 2-h intervals or in two equal portions at 0500 and 1500 h in a crossover design. In Experiment 2, treatments were as in Experiment 1 plus an additional treatment consisting of a total mixed diet fed at 2-h intervals in a 3 x 3 Latin square design. All treatment periods were 2 wk. In Experiment 1, increased frequency of concentrate feeding tended to result in elevated ruminal pH and increased acetate to propionate ratio. Plasma insulin concentration tended to be higher (1.54 vs. 1.04 ng/ml) and milk fat percentage increased from 2.21 to 2.60% for 2 and 12 times daily feeding, respectively. In Experiment 2, frequency of feeding concentrate or total mixed diet did not affect ruminal and blood parameters or milk yield. In both experiments, milk protein and lactose concentrations were not influenced by feeding frequency. Results suggest that where intake is kept constant, increased feeding frequency will not influence milk yield but could result in elevated milk fat percent in animals fed fat-depressing diets.

Key Words: feeding frequency • milk yield • ruminal fermentation

Submitted on July 20, 1989
Accepted on December 21, 1989




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