Supplements
To choose the right supplement for your farm, you need consider the cost of energy (cents/MJ ME), storage, wastage, and feeding logistics.
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Supplements overviewChoosing the right supplement for your dairy farm requires careful consideration of factors such as energy content, cost, storage, wastage, and feeding logistics.
Feed•2 min read
Supplements overview
Choosing the right supplement for your dairy farm requires careful consideration of factors such as energy content, cost, storage, wastage, and feeding logistics.
Feed•2 min read
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Feed density and storageFeed density and storage are crucial for dairy farming. Proper planning optimises storage solutions and maximises feed resources. Use our tables to help calculate storage space requirements when planning new or evaluating current storage.
Feed•1 min read
Feed density and storage
Feed density and storage are crucial for dairy farming. Proper planning optimises storage solutions and maximises feed resources. Use our tables to help calculate storage space requirements when planning new or evaluating current storage.
Feed•1 min read
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Grass silageGrass silage is pickled pasture, preserved through the conversion of its sugars into lactic acid by bacteria. This process extends the shelf life of the pasture beyond what it would have if exposed to open air.
Feed•6 min read
Grass silage
Grass silage is pickled pasture, preserved through the conversion of its sugars into lactic acid by bacteria. This process extends the shelf life of the pasture beyond what it would have if exposed to open air.
Feed•6 min read
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Maize silageMaize silage is a high-quality forage supplement made by ensiling maize crops in stacks or bunkers, used to supplement pasture. This silage has notably low levels of sodium, calcium, and phosphorus, making it a useful carrier to supplement magnesium.
Feed•4 min read
Maize silage
Maize silage is a high-quality forage supplement made by ensiling maize crops in stacks or bunkers, used to supplement pasture. This silage has notably low levels of sodium, calcium, and phosphorus, making it a useful carrier to supplement magnesium.
Feed•4 min read
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Palm Kernel ExtractPalm Kernel Extract (PKE) is a by-product from South East Asia's palm oil industry and is mostly used when pasture is scarce, as it has reasonable levels of energy and protein content.
Feed•3 min read
Palm Kernel Extract
Palm Kernel Extract (PKE) is a by-product from South East Asia's palm oil industry and is mostly used when pasture is scarce, as it has reasonable levels of energy and protein content.
Feed•3 min read
