Articles Tagged with ''dry matter intake (DMI)''
While no two ranches will have identical feed and supplementation plans, each should contain one vital component: flexibility. This will help your cow herd maintain good health, regardless of changes in forage quality.
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KPI alphabet soup: Defining acronyms of high-performance dairies
Four KPIs that have considerable impact on dairy productivity and profitability are income over feed cost, dollars per pound of dry matter, energy-corrected milk efficiency and money-corrected milk.
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Managing and feeding haylages with butyric acid fermentations
Anticipating butyric acid fermentation can help producers address silage quality issues and performance setbacks before their bottom line is affected.
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The power of residual feed intake in optimizing feed efficiency
By accurately measuring individual feed intake and implementing residual feed intake, dairy producers can make informed decisions to enhance overall herd efficiency and profitability.
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Evaluate feeding strategies for the winter
Providing increased energy and adequate access to water, and protection from environmental conditions during cold weather is crucial to help maintain animal health and cow performance.
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High-ammonia forages: Effect on cattle
Taking precautions at harvest, controlling the amount of ammonia in a diet and monitoring cattle to determine if they are being fed too much ammonia can help to manage the forage you have.
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Managing rations for proper protein consumption
Making sure protein is delivered in the form that allows cattle to metabolize it most efficiently is just as important as the amount of protein made available to them.
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Smart feeding can lead to increased milk in robotic herds
Feeding a robotic milking herd may seem like a balancing act between what is fed at the bunk and in the box. Industry observations indicate consistency between both is the true driver of increased energy-corrected milk and components.
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Strategies for managing heat stress in ruminants
Feed quality can aid in heat stress management during times of lower feed intake due to heat stress.
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