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B vitamins in dairy cows: Why they matter more than you think

While often overlooked, B vitamins play a critical role in dairy nutrition and supporting high yielding cows

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Rumen-protected forms of B vitamins or injections are often advised for dairy cows to ensure adequate absorption.
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Rumen-protected forms of B vitamins or injections are often advised for dairy cows to ensure adequate absorption.

Dairy nutrition has traditionally focused on vitamins A, D and E, but B vitamins are just as essential for supporting metabolism, milk production and reproductive performance. Vet and founder of G Shepherd...

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