Nutrição na bovinocultura de leite: Revisão de literatura

Abstract

This paper addresses the crucial influence of adequate nutrition on the production and health of dairy cattle. The research explores how a balanced diet that meets the specific nutritional requirements of dairy cows can significantly increase production and improve the quality of milk produced. In addition, the impacts of inadequate nutrition, such as nutritional deficiencies and health problems, which can negatively affect both milk production and quality, are discussed. During the dry, pre-calving, lactation and post-peak periods, animals will have varying nutritional requirements. These changes are influenced by feed intake capacity, body weight and the amount of milk produced. Cows that produce large volumes of milk require a substantial amount of nutrients for milk production and often have to draw on their body reserves, especially in the first few days after calving. During this critical period, the demand for nutrients is high to sustain milk production, which may result in the cow using body reserves to meet these increased metabolic needs. It is concluded that the basis for quality milk production is adequate food and nutritional management, meeting all needs and thus achieving optimal production and animal well-being.