Dairy cake is a high-protein, high-energy supplemental feed made from compressed oilseed residues, grains, and added minerals. It is fed to lactating cows alongside their base forage to meet the intense metabolic demands of milk production. The physical cake or pellet form reduces waste and ensures the cow consumes a balanced ration in the milking parlor.
Heard on the job
The nutritionist adjusted the ration, so we need to up their dairy cake to three kilos per head during the morning milking.
Also heard as
- cattle cake
- cake