1. Feeding a ruminant; Dairy cow physiology2. Feed nutrients3. Optimizing dry matter intake4. The gestation-lactation cycle5. Feeds for dairy cattle6. Feeding systems7. Ration formulation8. Purchasing and valuing feed9. Feeding disorders10. Calf feeding guidelines11. Heifer feeding systems12. Dry cow management13. Special feeding challenges14. Using Dairy NRC 2001