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The Autumn/Winter period is a crucial time of year for feed budgeting and cow condition. Feed supply and demand must be matched for the autumn and winter so target cow condition can be achieved for the spring and the new lactation, to achieve maximum productivity. |
- An Autumn/Winter Feed Budget is important to determine your farm's autumn/winter feed needs.
- Use the calculator Value of Feeding Supplements to Dry Cows for Condition Score (CS) Gain to help make decisions on purchasing supplement to feed to dry cows for live weight gain.
- Calculate your Return from Feeding Supplement in the Autumn
- See information on sacrifice paddocks
- Find out more about Southern Wintering Systems
- See the DairyNZ Farmfacts Seasonal Management
