Virginia Cooperative ExtensionJones, Gerald M.2017-03-092017-03-091992http://hdl.handle.net/10919/75841The most economical ration is a balanced ration, in which the feed requirements of the animal are met without an excess of any nutrient.4 pagesapplication/pdfen-USVirginia Cooperative Extension materials are available for public use, re-print, or citation without further permission, provided the use includes credit to the author and to Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech, and Virginia State University.Dairy cattle -- Feeding and feedsForage plants -- Testing -- Economic aspectsDairy cattle -- NutritionExtension publicationDairy cattleAnimal feedingAnimal nutritionForage