how much protein does a cow require
At this point in time, for spring calvers, their requirement will range from 6.5 % C.P on a dry matter basis to almost 9 % when they calve. On an as-fed basis, with a ration that is 88% dry matter, that is approximately 2.0 lbs. to 2.7 lbs. of protein in the diet depending on the size of the cow. Now I have heard the statement, âCows don't need protein.â While this is not a true statement, they can get by with lower amounts of protein.