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A scale system is an integral part of any TMR mixer. Without the ability to accurately weigh and measure the individual ingredients that comprise a ration, one cannot expect consistent milk production and gains on replacement heifers or an optimum rate of gain on fed steers.
Most of us are in the habit of servicing our feeding equipment on a regular basis, whether it is daily or weekly, depending on the hours the equipment is used each day. Greasing drivelines and checking for proper chain tension is a familiar routine for the typical dairy farmer.However, common wear components, such as knives, lead edge scrapers (vertical mixers) and wipers (reel mixers) often go unnoticed and can dramatically impact mix quality and time.
Your TMR mixer is an integral part of your feeding program. By understanding how to best utilize your mixer, you’ll be able to achieve the optimum performance from your ration ingredients and obtain the maximum return for your machinery investment.
I think it’s safe to say that when it comes to feeding cows, every dairy farmer has the same end goal in mind: a consistent ration the full length of the bunk. Considering the choices in ration ingredients, feed storage methods and processing methods, this common end goal can be achieved in a variety of ways.
How can you select the mixer that is best suited for your farm? This article will discuss the capabilities and characteristics of the three most common TMR mixer types.
Depending on the needs of your operation, manure spreaders can be an integral part of your farm’s daily chore routine or a machine of heavy seasonal use. In either case, preventative regular maintenance can help avoid costly repairs and frustrating downtime.
