Common Feed Supplements
Details of commonly fed supplements including MJ ME, wastage and other considerations.
Read moreDensity and Storage of Feeds
Information about the density and storage of feeds taken from DairyNZ's Facts and Figures publication.
Read moreMilksolids response
This page explains the milksolids response to supplements fed in spring, summer and autumn.
Read moreFeed Values
Information about the feed values of supplements in terms of metabolisable energy (ME), dry matter (DM) etc.
Read moreSupplement types
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Maize Silage
Maize silage is a maize crop cut and ensiled in a stack or bunker. It is commonly used as a supplement to pasture in situations where cows would otherwise be underfed.
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Grass Silage
It is impossible to produce high quality silage from low quality pasture, no matter how good the fermentation is. Both the quality of the ensiled pasture and the quality of the fermentation must be considered.
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Palm Kernel Extract
Palm kernel extract (PKE) is a by-product of the palm oil industry in South East Asia. It is derived from the nut of the palm fruit.
