Table 2. Components and chemical analysis of TMR diets ante and post-partum.
| Component | ante partum (Transition 1) | post-partum (Transition 2) |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredient [g/kg DM] | ||
| Grass silage | 180 | 223 |
| Corn silage | 438 | 352 |
| Hay | 62 | 44 |
| Straw | 62 | 0 |
| Concentrate | 247 | 367 |
| Mineral feed | 11 | 14 |
| TMR DM [%] | 45.0 | 48.2 |
| Chemical analysis | ||
| Crude protein [g/kg DM] | 154.8 | 165.5 |
| Crude fiber [g/kg DM] | 189.0 | 159.6 |
| Crude fat [g/kg DM] | 27.8 | 35.8 |
| Utilizable protein [g/kg DM] | 147.2 | 152.7 |
| Metabolizable energy [MJ/kg DM] | 10.6 | 11.0 |
TMR total mixed ration; DM dry matter