FWe are all familiar with mineral imbalances in dairy cows; the recently freshened cow that can’t stand up and has her head turned into her side with cold ears. When this situation is encountered, we immediately recognize the condition as milk fever or hypocalcemia.

The fat-soluble vitamins A, D and E often get a lot of attention when it comes to dairy nutrition, but B vitamins play essential roles in the cow as well and are often overlooked.