A multitude of steps and procedures need to be correctly done in order for the consumed ration to be very similar to the formulated ration. The feeds, the feeder, the mixer wagon, the cows, and management of the bunk all influence the degree of variation between these two potentially different diets. Nutritionists typically expend a lot of effort and time formulating rations for their clients. The same amount of nutritional expertise goes into the development of each of these rations, but their apparent success and consistency can vary tremendously from dairy to dairy (Fig, 1).
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