Start planning for higher forage rations

There are many benefits to feeding high-forage rations to dairy cows. Doing so successfully takes planning and forethought. In the latest issue of the William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute Farm Report, Kurt Cotanch reviews feeding trials at the Miner Institute, along with work conducted by Dr. Larry Chase of Cornell University.

The article also includes some points to consider and reference guidelines for forage quality and ration parameters. Read more

Source: January 2013 Miner Institute Farm Report

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