Moving Beyond Basics: Dairy Nutrition and Diet Formulation

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign via Coursera

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Introduction

Analyze feeding strategies to optimize dairy cow, calf, and heifer health and productivity.

Evaluate key nutritional markers and formulate balanced diets for dairy cattle.

Apply colostrum management and nutrient interactions to enhance cow and calf health.

Syllabus

Orientation & Module 1 | Exploring the Main Nutrients in Dairy Rations

In the course orientation, you will become familiar with the course, your classmates, and our learning environment. The orientation will also help you obtain the technical skills required for the course. Then dive into the second part of this module to explore the essential nutrients required in dairy rations. You will learn how to effectively feed these nutrients to dairy cows, ensuring their health and productivity. By the end of this week, you will be able to understand and apply the concepts of nutrient feeding in dairy cow management.

Module 2 | What are the nutritional needs of youngstock?

In this module, you will explore the nutritional needs of youngstock, focusing on the essential concepts of feeding calves and heifers. You will learn how to apply these principles to enhance their growth and overall performance.

Module 3 | What is the transition period?

In this module, you will explore the critical phase known as the transition period in dairy farming. You will gain insights into the nutritional needs of cows during this time, understand the challenges they face, and learn effective feeding strategies to ensure their health and productivity.

Module 4 | Bringing it All Together in One Diet & Conclusion

In this module, you will consolidate all the knowledge gained throughout the course to formulate a comprehensive diet. You will learn to identify key markers essential for creating a balanced and complete diet for dairy cattle. At the conclusion of this module, you will be ready to complete the final assessment for the course and earn your Coursera certificate!