Protected PotCarb during lactation increased feed intake, performance in heat stress conditions and greater milk production. As well it increases profit potential since the level of potassium is very high with greater than 53% K+ and remains protected according to stability studies, with little decrease in dry matter even in hot and humid conditions. Increase in milk fat concentration was the most consistent short term response to increasing DCAD with dietary K.

High-producing cows lose potassium through the normal, everyday function of producing milk, especially during heat stress. Potassium (K+) supplementation is critical in dairy cattle during early or peak lactation for proper dietary electrolyte balancing.

Use of a protected PotCarb is an advantageous supplement of K+ for the lactating cow