Practical guide to high-quality forage

摘要

Formulating diets to get the most out of forage, rather than bought-in compound feeds, has long been accepted as a way for dairy producers to be more profitable. However, nutritionist Roy Eastlake says many growers are not maximising the potential offorage, and particularly grass silage. This could be having an impact on profit and cow performance.Below, he explains why maximising fibre potential in grass silage is so important and the practical ways farmers can do this.