Farmfact 1-75

Determine cows' nutritional and feed requirements
Measure crop yields and dry matter content
Allocate sufficient crop and supplement to meet cow’s requirements
Allow for no more than 85% crop utilisation, may need to be less to get BCS gain
Feed allowance is the major factor affecting cow intake - measure the area allocated accurately e.g. use a land wheel or GPS
Mitigate animal health problems
Consider animal welfare issues
Reduce negative environmental impacts.