Don't gamble on dairy feed quality

摘要

DAIRYFARMERS should closely examine potential feed purchases as they search for options during this El Nino cycle.Farmers take a gamble if they don't know what they are buying or whether the feed really is good value or not, according to Dairy Australia's feed-base and animal nutrition program manager, Richard Romano. Key actions are:Do a month-to-month feed budget for milkers, dry stock and young stock.Buy feeds on quality and value rather than their sticker price.Don't leave things to chance — actively manage the quality, price and supply risks.