NUTRITION TIPS

Maximizing the amount of quality feed consumed and minimizing waste are the goals of a dairy nutritional program, and it all starts with the selection of high-quality, uniform feed ingredients. Rations should be properly mixed and balanced when they're delivered to your herd. The feed should also be easily accessible.

Knowing each cow is eating a properly balanced and consistent ration is important for maximizing dry matter intake and boosting production. Using POSILAC together with a good nutrition-management program will make the changes you see in the health and productivity of your herd even more apparent.

You can start a POSILAC program without changing your ration. In fact, it is not advised and often a mistake to alter diets when using POSILAC. Your cows will consume more feed, usually an additional 4 lbs. of dry matter intake (DMI) to support the average 10 lbs. of increased milk production, so take this into account when feeding.

These articles offer more information on several key areas of nutrition management.

Corn maturity and ensiling corn
Managing feed intake
Feed and bunk management
Forage management tips
What is energy balance?