High-performing dairy cows thrive on consistency and routine, from a quiet and comfortable pen environment and consistent milking times to a stable and nutritious TMR delivered at the same times each day. Dairy owners, managers and consultants have long recognized that the foundation of a nutrition program is measuring moisture. However, accurately and quickly assessing moisture for a variety of forages and feeds remains a challenging task.

Cattle were designed to convert low-quality nutrients into high-quality foods, such as dairy and meat products. For the last 15 years, energy co-products (distillers grains) have comprised an increasing proportion of cattle rations, as ethanol producers strive to extract value from their co-product.