The most recent report on dairy cattle nutrient requirements was published by the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) in December 2021.

Feeding a fully acidogenic diet that is “done right” supports the mineral needs of cows transitioning from dry to lactating, resulting in improved dry matter intake, higher milk production and improved reproductive performance.

Over a decade ago, Diamond V introduced a unique, systematic approach to measuring the operational efficiency of a dairy’s feeding operation. Recently, Sara Sievert, ruminant species marketing manager with Diamond V, had the pleasure to sit down and discuss with Dr. Tom Oelberg, as well as Matt Sattler, another ruminant field tech specialist, about where we’ve come, where we’re at and where we’re going in our journey to feed cows better.