One of the biggest opportunities to boost herd performance comes from increasing the frequency of forage testing. Consistent rations that optimise rumen function are the key to maximising feed efficiency, milk from forage and overall herd profitability. Yet despite the major negative impact any variation in silage quality can have on rumen fermentation efficiency, regular silage analysis is often seen as a low priority. This is often due to the traditionally slow turnaround times when silage samples are sent off for laboratory analysis. The cost and hassle of regular sampling and testing can also be a barrier And it\u2019s now become a realistic option for feed to milk consultant to adopt a new NIR (Near Infrared Reflectance) technology that allows real-time, on-farm analysis of forage samples. Most silages are typically only checked once or twice each season.The latest data shows that key parameters like dry matter (DM) can differ by as much as 10% from the top to the bottom of the silo, and by as much as 8% from middle to the sides. With similar changes seen when moving back through a bunk, the potential impact on overall milk output \u2013 and profitability \u2013 is huge. In a herd averaging 30 litre\/day, for example, even a 2.5% reduction in silage dry matter from one day to the next can alter nutrient supply enough to cut daily yields by 2 litres\/cow!<\/p> <\/i><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row section_type=”fullwidth” padding_top_multiplier=”” padding_bottom_multiplier=””][vc_column width=”1\/2″ rc_bg_type=”image” rc_bg_image=”259″ css=”.vc_custom_1674456800663{padding-top: 295px !important;padding-bottom: 295px !important;}”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ vertical_content_position=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1674011727511{padding-top: 45px !important;padding-right: 35px !important;padding-bottom: 45px !important;padding-left: 35px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Consulting” font_container=”tag:div|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:300%20light%20regular%3A300%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”PRODUCTION CONSULTING” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left|color:%23000000″][vc_custom_heading text=”Most dairies encounter challenges at some point. It\u2019s the nature of working
\nwith people and live animals. Many times, finding the root of those challenges
\nis easier from the outside looking in.” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”- Low milk production
\n– Fresh cow disorders
\n– Low milk fat
\n– Poor fertility
\n– Poor feed efficiency” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row padding_bottom_multiplier=”3x” rc_bg_type=”color” rc_bg_color=”#f7f7f7″][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”FARM VISITS \/ SERVICES CALLS” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left|color:%23000000″][vc_custom_heading text=”We provide our customers with site visit to observe the cows, evaluate the farm operations, and assess the management. During these visits, we discuss opportunities to help meet the herd’s goals. The level of service will vary with each client. Some require every 2 weeks, and some a couple times a year. It is part of the conversation when we start to work together. To provide the best service to our clients, we need to be at the farm to be that second set of eyes and help with a variety of management areas, as well as reading how the cows are performing on the ration. This is of tremendous importance! We recognize that consistency is crucial for the cows and producers, a need to create consistent results with repeatable progress. Combining these efforts in a strategic and collaborative plan that provides this advantage to each of our clients.” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row section_type=”fullwidth” padding_top_multiplier=”” padding_bottom_multiplier=”” rc_bg_type=”color” rc_bg_color=”#f7f7f7″][vc_column width=”1\/2″ vertical_content_position=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1674011727511{padding-top: 45px !important;padding-right: 35px !important;padding-bottom: 45px !important;padding-left: 35px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Analysis” font_container=”tag:div|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:300%20light%20regular%3A300%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”ANALYSIS” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left|color:%23000000″][vc_custom_heading text=”We believe in the value of using data to assist in solving problems and identifying opportunities. The ability to test & generate nutritional analysis allows for greater accuracy of the production system.” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”- Cost of production analysis
\n– Evaluation of management & facility
\n– Feed testing\/lab wet chem and report analysis
\n– Water quality testing & analysis
\n– Mycotoxin testing” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ rc_bg_type=”image” rc_bg_image=”261″ css=”.vc_custom_1674456833520{padding-top: 295px !important;padding-bottom: 295px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row section_type=”fullwidth” padding_top_multiplier=”” padding_bottom_multiplier=”” disable_element=”yes”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ rc_bg_type=”image” rc_bg_image=”157″ css=”.vc_custom_1674013522097{padding-top: 295px !important;padding-bottom: 295px !important;}”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ vertical_content_position=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1674011727511{padding-top: 45px !important;padding-right: 35px !important;padding-bottom: 45px !important;padding-left: 35px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”It is one thing to have an adviser that understands your operation and needs. It is quite another when that adviser shares the same sense of urgency you do when caring for your enterprise. Highly skilled and knowledgeable, we understand how to apply our expertise to collect information and return recommendations in an efficient timeframe. You have the option of having ration turnaround in minutes! With innovative NIR analyser technology on hand real time results delivery means we can improve feeding precision by making changes for tomorrow\u2019s feed, today.” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row section_type=”fullwidth” padding_top_multiplier=”” padding_bottom_multiplier=”” disable_element=”yes” rc_bg_type=”color” rc_bg_color=”#f7f7f7″][vc_column width=”1\/2″ vertical_content_position=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1674011727511{padding-top: 45px !important;padding-right: 35px !important;padding-bottom: 45px !important;padding-left: 35px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”We understand consistency is critical for the cows and producers. We plan regular farm visits to observe the cows, the operation of the farm, and assess the management to discuss opportunities to help meet the herd’s goals. Consistent rations that optimise rumen function are the key to maximising feed efficiency, milk from forage and overall herd profitability. Yet despite the major negative impact any variation in silage quality can have on rumen fermentation efficiency, regular silage analysis is often seen as a low priority. This is often due to the traditionally slow turnaround times when silage samples are sent off for laboratory analysis. The cost and hassle of regular sampling and testing can also be a barrier.<\/b>” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ rc_bg_type=”image” rc_bg_image=”158″ css=”.vc_custom_1674013601495{padding-top: 295px !important;padding-bottom: 295px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row padding_bottom_multiplier=”3x” disable_element=”yes” rc_bg_type=”color” rc_bg_color=”#6fbe42″][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”AIM” font_container=”tag:div|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:300%20light%20regular%3A300%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”CONSULTANCY AIM IS TO
\nADDRESS THE FOLLOWING” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”- Improved Reproduction
\n– Improved Herd Health: Less metabolic disease, improved reproduction, transitions, foot health and lower somatic cell counts.
\n– Improved Herd Health: Less metabolic disease, improved reproduction, transitions, foot health and lower somatic cell counts.
\n– Improved Transition Period: Puts strong emphasis on the dry cows and the transition period.
\n– Better Body Condition: Cows consistently show better body condition and are ultimately more productive” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”- Improved Profitability: Producers often see improved profitability as a result of reduced feed costs and improved herd health..
\n– Lower Feed Costs: buffers, ionophors, probiotics), lower grain rates and less supplemental protein all contribute to lower feed costs.
\n– Higher Dry Matter Intake (DMI): Can deliver a higher energy ration with less grain due to improved
\n– Lower Somatic Cell Count: Understands the principle that immune function is directly tied to nutrition.
\n– Improved Milk Production
\n– Higher Components: Herds that utilize the forages in the ration more effectively will often show an increase in milk components.” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row padding_bottom_multiplier=”3x” rc_bg_type=”color”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”THE PROCESS” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center|color:%23000000″]![\"\"](\"https:\/\/feedtomilk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/unnamed-3.jpg\")
<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row section_type=”fullwidth” padding_top_multiplier=”” padding_bottom_multiplier=”” equal_column_height=”equal”][vc_column rc_bg_type=”color” css=”.vc_custom_1674013790188{margin-top: -35px !important;padding-top: 125px !important;padding-right: 35px !important;padding-bottom: 125px !important;padding-left: 35px !important;}” rc_bg_color=”#000000″][vc_custom_heading text=”Vision” font_container=”tag:div|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:300%20light%20regular%3A300%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”OUR VISION” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff”][vc_custom_heading text=”To be the most trusted and leading dairy nutrition company. To provide more options to dairy farms so they can thrive and be Profitable.” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row height_ratio=”100″ padding_top_multiplier=”5x” padding_bottom_multiplier=”4x” rc_bg_type=”image” rc_bg_image=”160″ rc_bg_color_overlay=”dark” rc_bg_opacity_overlay=”80″ scroll_section_title=”About”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1672715638675{padding-right: 65px !important;padding-left: 65px !important;}”]