With feed being the largest cost on most farms, it makes sense to track how efficiently cows convert feed into milk. One common way to measure this is energy-corrected milk divided by dry matter intake (ECM/DMI).
For dairy farms, feed is the largest operating expense, therefore how efficiently cows convert feed into milk generates a lot of attention.
This article explains when variability matters, how averages can fall short, how additional measures can improve data interpretation, and illustrates these concepts with examples using farm data.
The focus is on safeguarding animal well-being, meeting legal and industry requirements, and protecting the economic value of market dairy cattle.
As AMS adoption expands, understanding facility design and operational requirements is critical for maintaining productivity and animal well-being.
High oleic soybeans can reduce dairy feed costs by allowing higher feeding rates without depressing milkfat, but require careful stewardship planning.
Mastitis is one of the most common and economically impactful diseases in dairy cattle and remains a top priority in both conventional and Automatic Milking Systems (AMS).
This article outlines how to create a practical and impactful data action plan around the feed efficiency metric.
Exploring strategies which farms can use to in the feeding and management of dairy cows.
Exploring the key factors that influence feed efficiency in dairy cows.
This article provides a basic overview of feed efficiency as a metric.
Este seminario práctico le ayudará a identificar señales tempranas de fallas en la sala de ordeño, el sistema de lavado y el cuarto de tanques.
