Derivation of the maintenance energy requirements in Jersey cows differing in body condition score

Research in a variety of species including cattle has suggested energy required for maintenance may be af- fected by body condition. The objective of this study was to use indirect calorimetry and total fecal and urine collections to estimate maintenance energy and fasting heat production (FHP) of cows differing in body condi- tion score (BCS). Twelve multiparous nonpregnant and nonlactating Jersey cows were randomly assigned to one of 2 treatment groups. To construct these groups, cows were...