T/NAASS 023-2022 Ningxia scale dairy cow farm lactating cow feeding management technical regulations
T/NAASS 023-2022 Ningxia scale dairy cow farm lactating cow feeding management technical regulations
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Scope: This document specifies the terminology and definitions, grouping and principles, nutritional requirements and feed management, and comfort management techniques for the rearing and management of lactating cows in large-scale dairy farms in Ningxia. This document is applicable to the rearing and management of lactating cows in large-scale dairy farms in Ningxia. Main technical content: 3. Terminology and definitions The following terms and definitions apply to this document. 3.1 Lactating cow Refers to cows that start producing milk after giving birth and continue until dry-off. 3.2 Total mixed ration (TMR) A scientifically designed diet formulation based on the nutritional needs of cows and the nutritional value of feed ingredients. Coarse and concentrated feed, minerals, vitamins, and additives are mixed and cut by a dedicated mixing machine in a certain proportion to produce a well-balanced diet. [Source: NY/T 3049-2016, 3.1] 3.3 Body condition score (BCS) A method of assessing the body condition of individual cows, typically using a 5-point scale. [Source: NY/T 14-2021, 3.3, modified] 3.4 Voluntary waiting period (VMP) The period after calving during which cows are not mated even if they are in heat, in order to restore uterine function. [Source: NY/T 14-2021, 3.5, modified] 3.5 Cow comfort The degree of comfort that cows feel in aspects such as feeding, drinking water, lying down to rest, and socializing. 4 Grouping and principles 4.1 According to the number of lactation days and milk production of lactating cows, they are divided into newborn, early lactation, middle lactation, and late lactation groups. 4.2 First-time newborn cows and other first-time lactating cows should be grouped separately. 4.3 Cows with health issues can be grouped separately. 4.4 Cows with a body condition score of more than 3.5 in middle lactation should be transferred to late lactation groups for feeding; cows with a body condition scor