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DairyTalk 351: Monitoring urine pH: a practical tool to verify negative DCAD programs - by Helmut Demmelhuber
This podcast episode is based on a technical article examining the role of urine pH monitoring in negative DCAD feeding programs for transition cows. The analysis highlights that diets formulated correctly on paper do not always achieve the desired level of metabolic acidification under practical farm conditions. Feed sorting, limited bunk space and uneven intake can prevent cows from consumingthe intended mineral balance. Regular urine pH testing with simple strips is presented as a practical method to verify whether the diet is functioning as expected. The article also discusses…
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