Vertical TMR mixer lowers beef cow feed cost for cow-calf operations
Let’s explore the benefits of vertical TMR (Total Mixed Ration) mixers for feeding beef cows during different stages of the production cycle.
Increasing Cow-Calf Profits with TMR
Traditional methods of feeding hay in a round bale feeder can lead to wastage of up to 30% through selection and trampling. Conservative estimates of switching to a TMR put feed savings at 10-15%.
Corn Silage Quality: Are We Expecting Too Much?
When we consider the nutritional value of corn silage, we focus primarily on its energy, or grain content. And with today’s high grain prices, this has become even more important.
Dairy TMR Feed Management Tools Improve Profitability
Consistent feed composition and delivery are generally recognized as key components for optimal animal health and maximizing milk production and profitability. Equally important are accurate measurement and tracking of feed intake for determining feed efficiency of milk production and income over feed cost (IOFC) as
10 Cow-Calf Winter Preparation Tips
For beef producers, think about winter plans early allow time to make management decisions that will affect the health, productivity and profitability of the herd over the next production cycle. The following are tips and guidelines to consider.
7 Strategies For Dealing With Feed Shortages During A Drought
When dealing with drought conditions it is helpful to remember that cattle do not require amounts of specific forages or others ingredients, but require nutrients, which can be provided from a multitude of sources.
Heat Stress? Sharpen Focus On Summer Feeding
Heat stress in dairy cattle causes increased water intake, rapid respiration, elevated body temperature, altered hormone profiles and more. In other words, it’s bad, and it’s often devastating effects extend beyond the period of heat stress itself
Moisture, Water Addition Improves Total Mixed Rations…
Addition of water to total mixed rations (TMRs) has become a generally accepted recommendation to reduce sorting behaviour by cattle during eating. As such, there are a number of recommendations out there concerning the “ideal” moisture content for total mixed rations (TMRs), some of which
Vertical TMR mixers can improve beef cow-calf performance
TMR feeding can improve calf growth and reproductive performance by: eliminating the negative effects of feed selection and between-animal competition that occur when forages are fed free choice, and allowing one to more easily and accurately meet the nutritional requirements of individual cows at each