Uterine growth during pregnancy and associated energy and protein requirement

Uterine growth during pregnancy and associated energy and protein requirement

Gestational conceptus growth and associated metabolizable energy (ME) and metabolizable protein (MP) requirements to support gestation (assuming cow body weight of 725 kg and calf birth weight of 45 kg). Based on data from Nutrient Requirements of Dairy Cattle, 2021.

Courtesy of Dr. Robert Van Saun.