As the person mixing and delivering feed to the cows, you have one of the most important jobs on the dairy.
Educational resources for new employees or the continuing education of milkers and herdsmen.
As the person mixing and delivering feed to the cows, you have one of the most important jobs on the dairy.
Reproductive efficiency has been identified as one of the main opportunities to increase herd performance in today’s market.
Ration changes occur for a variety of reasons on a commercial dairy.
Dairy cow rations are based on the amount of dry matter, the resulting feed when water is removed, that can be fed to cows to maintain health and achieve high production.
A total mixed ration (TMR) is composed of forages, commodities/byproducts (such as whole cottonseed), grains, protein supplement(s), minerals, and vitamins that have been mixed together to make a balanced ration in which the weight of each ingredient is known.
Improving your dry cow program means more efficient, healthier milking cows later.