Parveen Sharma

For the most part, most dairies include at least some supplemental or additive products in their feeding programs. We build diets starting with the forage base, using the best forages we can, and then add different feed and grain components to provide protein and energy. Once the main nutrients are provided, it is then common to “fill in the holes” of the nutrient profile. Next, we of ...

Take Home Messages By-product feeds can provide nutritional and economic benefits for dairy managers.Pricing and positioning are key focus areas to consider.Several questions must be managed for on-farm success.Feed variation must be considered when building dairy rations using by-product feeds. IntroductionBy-product feeds (also referred to as co-product feeds) are produced during the p ...