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--' New Mexico S'a'e University
December 1972
DAIRYMEN SHOOIl) USE CAUTION WHEN FEEDING UREA
Recent increases in the cost of soybean and cottonseed meal are
causing many dairymen to consider using urea or other sources of non-protein
nitrogen in their dairy ration. Based on our previous experience in
New MexiCO, extreme care should be exercised by the dairymen using urea in
his feed. Urea is a nitrogen containing compound that is extremely toxic
1n its natural state . If used correctly, the cow can use it 1n combination
with energy feeds such as milo, corn or barley to produce part of her
protein needs. However, if it is misused, or overused, it can cause animals
to go off feed, and 1n some cases may cause death of the animal.
The three most corrunon problems found in feeding urea are:
1. Putting too much urea in the grain mixture. Although many authorities
recommend up to 2'4 (40 lbs. per ton) of urea 1n the grain ration, our
experience indicates that a ma.xinum of 11. is a safer level, especiall y for
high producing cows that are consuming large amounts of grain.
2. Using two or more sources of urea in the ration. For example ,
feeding a grain mix containing urea and allowing the cattle access to a
liquid feeder. (Practically all liquid feeds contain urea or some other
s imilar non-protein nitrogen product at relatively high levels).
3. Careless handling of urea on the farm. Urea is poisonous to cattle
in its pure form. It should be stored separately in a dry place. Particula:r
caution should be given that it is not stored next to mineral mixes, or
other feeds where it could accidently be fed in its pure form. Care should
be used in mixing feed to insure that cattle do not lick up spilled ingredients
that may contain high levels of urea that was spilled.
Livestock Guide 400D-202, "Urea for Dairy Cattle" is attached. We
hope you will find this information useful. If you have questions regarding
the feeding of urea, please contact your local county Extension agent.
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Object Description
| Title | Dairy Herd Improvement Notes, December, 1972 |
| Series Designation | Dairy Herd Improvement Association Monthly Report |
| Description | The monthly report of the Dairy Herd Improvement Association (DHIA) was initiated by E.E. Anderson, Extension Dairyman in the 1940s. From the 1960s forward a cooperative report had been prepared jointly by staff members of the NMSU Dairy Department, Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Veterinary and sent primarily to dairy herds on test (OS, DHIA, DHIR), County Extension Agents, and Instructors of Vocational Agriculture. The publication of the DHIA report was overseen by Philip Leyendecker, a director of the NMSU Agricultural Extension Service in cooperation with U.S. Department of Agriculture. The title of the report had changed over time; it had a couple of variations, New Mexico Dairy Herd Improvement and Dairy Improvement Notes. This digital collection includes historical issues published between 1961 and 1980. |
| Subject | dairy cattle (NAL); dairy farming (NAL); dairy industry (NAL); Dairy cattle--New Mexico; Dairying--New Mexico; Dairy cattle--New Mexico--Periodicals; Milk and milk products; |
| Creator | Ells, Borden; |
| Contributors | Kellogg, Wayne D. |
| Date Original | 1972-12 |
| Digital Publisher | New Mexico State University Library |
| Rights | Copyright, NMSU Board of Regents |
| Collection | NMSU Cooperative Extension Service and Agricultural Experiment Station Publications |
| Digital Identifier | UAAPdhi197212 |
| Source | Call number J87.N6 X313.99 D13; http://libcat.nmsu.edu/vwebv/holdingsInfo?bibId=556737 |
| OCLC number | 35302385 |
| Type | Text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Language | eng |
Page Description
| Title | Dairymen Should Use Caution When Feeding Urea |
| Series Designation | Dairy Herd Improvement Association Monthly Report |
| OCR |
i.
--' New Mexico S'a'e University
December 1972
DAIRYMEN SHOOIl) USE CAUTION WHEN FEEDING UREA
Recent increases in the cost of soybean and cottonseed meal are
causing many dairymen to consider using urea or other sources of non-protein
nitrogen in their dairy ration. Based on our previous experience in
New MexiCO, extreme care should be exercised by the dairymen using urea in
his feed. Urea is a nitrogen containing compound that is extremely toxic
1n its natural state . If used correctly, the cow can use it 1n combination
with energy feeds such as milo, corn or barley to produce part of her
protein needs. However, if it is misused, or overused, it can cause animals
to go off feed, and 1n some cases may cause death of the animal.
The three most corrunon problems found in feeding urea are:
1. Putting too much urea in the grain mixture. Although many authorities
recommend up to 2'4 (40 lbs. per ton) of urea 1n the grain ration, our
experience indicates that a ma.xinum of 11. is a safer level, especiall y for
high producing cows that are consuming large amounts of grain.
2. Using two or more sources of urea in the ration. For example ,
feeding a grain mix containing urea and allowing the cattle access to a
liquid feeder. (Practically all liquid feeds contain urea or some other
s imilar non-protein nitrogen product at relatively high levels).
3. Careless handling of urea on the farm. Urea is poisonous to cattle
in its pure form. It should be stored separately in a dry place. Particula:r
caution should be given that it is not stored next to mineral mixes, or
other feeds where it could accidently be fed in its pure form. Care should
be used in mixing feed to insure that cattle do not lick up spilled ingredients
that may contain high levels of urea that was spilled.
Livestock Guide 400D-202, "Urea for Dairy Cattle" is attached. We
hope you will find this information useful. If you have questions regarding
the feeding of urea, please contact your local county Extension agent.
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