Download or read book Increasing Productivity and Profit Without Increasing Purchased Feed Costs written by Robert A. Milligan and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Evaluation of the Impact of Income Over Feed Cost Feed Management and Dairy Advisory Teams on Dairy Farm Success written by Marianne Buza and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today's dairy industry is complex and continuously improving. A producer's management of the operation is the most important item on the road to profitability. Since dairy farms are so complex, producers must master managing all of the areas of the business in order to achieve maximum profitability and productivity. Feed is the largest expense in producing milk. This makes proper management of feeding and nutrition pivotal to both profitability and productivity. Management of profit margins is necessary in order to make the best decisions for the dairy business. The effective use of different management tools, such as income over feed cost and dairy advisory teams, can lead to better profitability and productivity by helping dairy producers make the best management decisions. This thesis will discuss three studies that investigated 1) milk income and feed cost profit margins 2) current feed management on dairy farms, with an interest in by-product feed management 3) and the use of dairy advisory teams to improve overall farm success. With volatility in feed and milk markets, income over feed cost (IOFC) is a more advantageous measure of profit than simply feed cost per cow. The Pennsylvania State Extension Dairy Team IOFC tool was used to collect data from 95 Pennsylvania lactating dairy cow herds from 2009-2012 and to determine IOFC per cow per day. The data collected included average milk yield, milk income, purchased feed cost, ration ingredients, ingredient cost per ton, and amount of each ingredient fed. Feed costs for home-raised feeds for each ration were based on market values rather than on actual on-farm cost. Actual costs were used for purchased feed for each ration. Mean lactating herd size was 170 ±10.5 cows, and daily milk yield per cow was 31.7 kg ± 0.19kg. Mean IOFC was $7.71 ±$1.01 cost per cow ranging from -$0.33 in March, 2009 to $16.60 in September, 2011. Data was analyzed using a one-way ANOVA in SPSS. Values were grouped by quartiles and analyzed with all years combined as well as by individual year. Purchased feed cost per cow per day averaged $3.16 ± $1.07 for 2009-2012. For 2009-2012 combined, milk yield and IOFC did not differ with purchased feed cost. Intermediate levels (quartiles 2 and 3) of forage cost per cow per day between $1.45 and $1.97 per cow per day resulted in the greatest average IOFC of $8.19 and the greatest average milk yield of 32.3kg. Total feed costs in the fourth quartile ($6.27 or more per cow per day) resulted in the highest IOFC. Thus, minimizing feed cost per cow per day did not maximize IOFC. In 2010, the IOFC was highest at $8.09 for dairies that fed one or more commodity by-product feeds.Due to tight profit margins and volatility in feed costs, many producers incorporate by-product feeds into their rations. This study used an electronic survey to gather information about feeding management and the use of by-product feeds in rations for Pennsylvania dairy farms in 2013. The survey was sent to 200 dairy farms via email, and 41 surveys were completed. The survey was first sent out in November 2013 and the last response was received in April 2014. All data were collected for the month of September 2013. Survey responses showed that most (97.6%) of the responding Pennsylvania (PA) dairy producers fed a total mixed ration (TMR). Over half (58.5%) of the producers fed a 60:40 forage to concentrate ratio for the ration. Distillers grains and brewer's grains and yeasts were the most commonly used by-product feeds. Producers analyzed dry matter weekly or biweekly (60.9 %) or when switching feeds (34.1 %). Most TMR and forage nutrient testing was done when switching feeds, except for by-product commodity feeds, which most producers never nutrient tested. Most dairy producers used PC Dart as a management tool.Dairy producers continuously seek ways to improve their farm, and many choose to form a dairy advisory team (DAT) to improve management. The objectives were: (1) to compare key measures before and after the team in order to determine if the use of a DAT was effective and (2) to compare a group of 24 herds with a DAT to Pennsylvania (PA) averages for key measures. Teams were formed between May 2008 through January 2013. The range for herd size was 32-608 with a standard deviation of ± 13.96 cows. Herd size, milk yield, somatic cell score (SCS), peak milk yield, age at first calving (AFC), days in milk (DIM), pregnancy rate and cull and mortality rates were key measures analyzed. The changes in key measures, after using DAT for at least one year, were analyzed using a general liner model and contrasts. After DAT use for one year, herds had significantly (P
Download or read book Increased Production of Grain and Meat Products written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Agriculture and Forestry and published by . This book was released on 1918 with total page 730 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Rabbit Production 10th Edition written by Steven D. Lukefahr and published by CABI. This book was released on 2022-04-29 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rabbits are versatile animals, farmed for their meat and fur, as laboratory animals, and also as pets. This well-established book continues to provide an overview of domesticated rabbit production, covering topics such as breeding, husbandry, feeding and health. Now in its fully updated tenth edition, it includes an expanded consideration of important issues such as animal welfare and sustainable methods of production. With chapters relating specifically to meat production, pet rabbits, rabbit shows, and angora wool production. Providing updates on worldwide production trends, figures and new feed additive products, this book is an essential resource for anyone involved in rabbit production - from novice to experienced breeders, veterinarians and industry professionals.
Download or read book The State of Livestock in America written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Practical Cattle Farming written by Kat Bazeley and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2013-06-30 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical Cattle Farming is written by two experienced, practising veterinarians, and covers the essential elements of beef and dairy cattle farming and the latest cutting-edge scientific research, and is therefore of value both to the novice and to those with experience. The text is clearly written and includes helpful explanatory notes and detailed practical information. Examines the principles of beef and dairy production, and the husbandry of cattle from the newborn calf to adulthood. Explores the practical aspects of nutrition, housing, grazing and fertility management including the common problems, how these may be identified and corrected, and some of the economic factors that must be considered. Analyses the principles of disease prevention and control in order to maximize the success of the cattle unit. Outlines the factors that determine the welfare of the cattle and the relevant English laws. Essential reading for all beef and dairy cattle farmers, those working in industries associated with cattle farming, and agricultural and veterinary students. Provides practical guidance on all aspects of cattle farming. Fully illustrated with 150 colour photographs and 40 diagrams and drawings. Kat Bazeley and Alastair Hayton are two experienced, practising veterinarians.
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Download or read book Food Prices written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs. Subcommittee on Production and Stabilization and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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