Started using VMS Feed Tables

First implementation of feed tables in Delpro.
  • Two tables:  Normal, Challenge
  • Challenge table is setup to feed at a rate based on 10lb higher milk production
  • Challenge table has minimum of 8lb – don’t want fresh cows to ever have less than 8lb
  • Normal table has a minimum of 3lb – don’t want any cow to ever have less than 3lb to keep her coming to the robot and having enough to eat to keep her calm
  • Heifers are on challenge table from 21 DIM to 90 DIM and Normal table from 91 DIM on
  • Cows are on challenge table from 21 DIM to 70 DIM and Normal table from 71 DIM on
  • Both groups are started with 4lbs at calving, and increased to 10lb by 10DIM

Feed Table from Nate Keifer:

  • 50 – 2
  • 60 – 3.5
  • 70 – 5
  • 80 – 6.5
  • 90 – 7.5
  • 100 – 8.5
  • 110 – 9.5
  • 120 – 10.5
  • 130 – 11.5
  • 140 – 12.5
  • 150 – 13.5

Feed Table - Challenge Sept 2015 Feed Table - Normal Sept 2015

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