Follow me on twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/ugwuemm12052259 A normal lactation length for cows is 290 to 310 days with an average length of 296 days. A short lactation length is anything less than 270 days For a healthy and productive cow, feed rations should be balanced in terms of quality, quantity and amounts of concentrates, protein, mineral and vitamins. Some literature compares a dairy cow to a factory. That means what is fed to the cow determines to a large extent the quality and quantity of milk produced. It is from the feeds that a dairy cow derives energy for maintenance, growth, milk production and reproduction. When a cow gets sick and is unable to feed well, its energy levels goes down. The cow’s first response will be to cut down milk production to save energy for its health. If energy levels remain low, the cow will not show any signs of heat. This shows that production and reproduction are the two most affected when a cow is not fed with the right qu