Effective way to increase cow milk production

Abstract

A method of increasing cow milk production using new-type polymer additives has been tested. The objective of this research was to study the influence of a high-molecular water-soluble polymer with a molecular weight of 1 × 10⁷ Da, a linear molecular structure, and a viscosity of 20 to 100 mm²/s on cow milk production. The polymer was introduced into the diet together with concentrated feed during the dry and postcalving periods. The additive increased the cow milk productivity by 9% and insignificantly increased the density of milk and the content of fat, protein, and some macro- and microelements.