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Reducing feed cost checklist

Lower feed costs by evaluating ingredient shrink, testing forages and ingredients, reviewing bunks, managing refusals, calculating weighbacks and auditing feed pushups with a camera.

February 21, 2023

Amelie Mainville

Feed is expensive. The good news is: Successfully implementing feed management protocols can help to lower your feed cost. Feed management encompasses many aspects on a dairy, some of which can’t be controlled like weather, markets and supply chain.

Case study: Molasses-based DCAD leads to better TMR distribution and feedbunk management

In this on-farm case study, two “bad TMR samples” that had substantial variations accidentally demonstrated the distribution benefit of molasses-based liquid DCAD product in TMR.

February 8, 2023

Kai Yuan

In this on-farm case study, two “bad TMR samples” that had substantial variations accidentally demonstrated the distribution benefit of molasses-based liquid DCAD product in TMR.

Feedbunk management: Access to uniformly mixed feed 24 hours a day

Marginal milk opportunity can be found in perfectly formulated rations with stable forages adjusted for dry matter and 1% refusals.

January 12, 2023

Keith A. Bryan, David Ledgerwood, and Kimberley Morrill

One very important management practice that may be the least expensive with the greatest potential return is proper feedbunk management.

Dairy farming back to the basics

November 8, 2022

Farming equipment manufacturer Hustler Equipment recently released an innovative range of front-end loader and tractor attachments.

3 steps to reduce feed variation on your dairy

February 24, 2022

Joel Pankowski

Dairy producers are in a continuous tug of war, trying to create consistency in an exceedingly inconsistent world. The goal is to create a steady environment for cows even as outside factors are destined to disrupt the calm.

[Podcast] Dry Matter Intake: The most important metric for herd performance

February 22, 2022

There are many metrics that help shine light on a dairy herd’s performance, but one metric that is often overlooked can speak volumes – Dry Matter Intake. In this podcast, we’ll explore the sometimes unseen impact of how much the cows eat can affect health and performance.

33 cents: The elephant of feed costs

December 31, 2021

Paul Dyk

A dime, a nickel, maybe even a penny. Dairy producers and nutritionists go back and forth on cutting feed costs by fractions while optimizing milk production.

Feedbunk management: Ensuring enough feed for all cows

November 24, 2021

Betsy Hicks and Joe Lawrence

Even when producers put up the right quality of feed for a class of cows, ensuring all cows have enough feed is a goal that has a few components to consider.

Winter feeding and management: Don’t let the cold freeze up your dairy’s progress this winter

November 22, 2021

Tamilee Nennich Adolph

Heat stress is a topic regularly addressed for dairy farms as it causes detrimental impacts each year. On the other end of the spectrum is cold stress, a subject that isn’t talked about as regularly but one that can still create some challenges for farms.

Assessing the true cost of TMR variability

October 7, 2021

Katie Raver

Total mixed ration (TMR) variability: We know it exists, but evaluating the true extent and impact of this phenomenon can be a daunting task. Cows love consistency, so when looking at inherent TMR variability, we may often wonder about the impact on animal performance.

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Reducing feed cost checklist

Case study: Molasses-based DCAD leads to better TMR distribution and feedbunk management

Feedbunk management: Access to uniformly mixed feed 24 hours a day

Dairy farming back to the basics

3 steps to reduce feed variation on your dairy

[Podcast] Dry Matter Intake: The most important metric for herd performance

33 cents: The elephant of feed costs

Feedbunk management: Ensuring enough feed for all cows

Winter feeding and management: Don’t let the cold freeze up your dairy’s progress this winter

Assessing the true cost of TMR variability

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